NEET Zoology Neuron MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of a neuron showing a long fiber extending from the cell body that branches distally, ending in bulb-like structures. What is the primary function of these bulb-like structures in the neuron?
To release neurotransmitters at synapses
To generate electrical impulses
To receive signals from other neurons
To maintain the resting potential
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The bulb-like structures at the distal end of the axon are synaptic knobs, which contain synaptic vesicles filled with neurotransmitters that are released to transmit nerve impulses to the next neuron or to a muscle cell.
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