Biology · Coordination and Control
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The chemical messengers that transmit action potential across the synapse in the form of chemicals are?
- A
Synaptic knob of synapse
- B
Reflex actions
- C
Neurotransmitters
- D
Acetylcholinesterase
Neurotransmitters: Correct, as neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse between neurons.
Synaptic knob of synapse: Incorrect, as this refers to the part of the neuron that releases neurotransmitters, not the chemical messengers themselves.
Reflex actions: Incorrect, as reflex actions are automatic responses to stimuli, not chemicals that transmit signals across synapses.
Neurotransmitters: Correct, as neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse between neurons.
Acetylcholinesterase: Incorrect, as acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a type of neurotransmitter, rather than being the neurotransmitter itself.
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