Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What is the name of the juncture where neurons connect?

Synapse
Dendrite
Axon
Neuron body

The correct answer is: Synapse

The juncture where neurons connect is referred to as a synapse. This structure is critical for communication within the nervous system. At the synapse, the transmitting neuron's axon terminal releases neurotransmitters that cross the synaptic cleft and bind to receptors on the receiving neuron's dendrites. This process is essential for the transmission of signals, enabling neurons to communicate and relay information throughout the body. Dendrites are the extensions of a neuron that receive signals, while axons are the long, slender projections that transmit these signals away from the neuron's body. The neuron body, or soma, contains the nucleus and organelles necessary for the neuron's functions but does not represent the connection point for signaling between neurons. Understanding the role of the synapse highlights its importance as the central site for information flow within the neural network.