The swellings on postganglionic axons that contain neurotransmitter are called
A)synaptic bulbs.
B)axon terminals.
C)varicosities.
D)neuromuscular junctions.

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Varicosities are the small swellings along postganglionic axons that contain neurotransmitter. Synaptic bulbs and axon terminals are synonymous and refer to the specialized endings of axons that make synaptic contacts with target cells. Neuromuscular junctions are synapses between motor neurons and skeletal muscle fibers.

The Swellings on Postganglionic Axons That Contain Neurotransmitter Are Called