Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The junction between a neuron and another cell.

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Synapse is the junction between a neuron and another cell.

Answer: A
 Synaptic knobs are the structures at the tips of axons that release neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Answer: C
 Dendrites are the branches of a neuron that receive signals from other cells.

Answer: D
 Excitatory synapse is a type of synapse that increases the likelihood of an action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.

Answer: E
 Motor neuron is a type of neuron that sends signals to muscles or glands.

Answer: F
 Axon is the long, slender projection of a neuron that transmits signals away from the cell body.

Answer: G
 Inhibitory synapse is a type of synapse that decreases the likelihood of an action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.

Answer: I
 Sensory neurons are a type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system.

Answer: J
 Ion channels are membrane proteins that allows ions to pass through the cell membrane.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct