Products from the soma of a neuron are transported to the synaptic terminals by ________ transport.
A)anterograde
B)retrograde
C)osmotic
D)active
E)passive

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Anterograde transport refers to the movement of materials from the soma of a neuron towards the axon terminals, where neurotransmitters are released. This process is mediated by motor proteins such as kinesin, which actively transport vesicles containing neurotransmitters and other molecules along the cytoskeleton of the axon. Retrograde transport, on the other hand, refers to the movement of materials from the axon terminals back to the soma, and is mediated by different motor proteins such as dynein. Osmotic, active, and passive transport are not typically involved in the movement of vesicles from the soma to the synaptic terminals.

Products from the Soma of a Neuron Are Transported to the Synaptic