Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The short branching projections of a neuron,which provide surface area for sending and receiving signals from other cells.

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Dendrites are the short branching projections of a neuron that receive signals from other cells.

Answer: H
 A synapse is the junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a target cell, where signals are transmitted.

Answer: J
 Ion channels are membrane proteins that allow ions to pass through the cell membrane, which is essential for neural signaling.

Answer: D
 An excitatory synapse is a type of synapse that increases the likelihood of action potential firing in the postsynaptic neuron.

Answer: E
 A motor neuron is a type of neuron that sends signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

Answer: F
 An axon is a long projection of a neuron that typically conducts signals away from the cell body and towards the target cell.

Answer: G
 An inhibitory synapse is a type of synapse that decreases the likelihood of action potential firing in the postsynaptic neuron.

Answer: B
 Interneurons are neurons that act as intermediaries between sensory and motor neurons.

Answer: A
 Synaptic knobs, also known as terminal buttons, are the rounded structures at the end of axons that release neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct