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What is the specialized structure where most communication between neurons occurs?
What is the specialized structure where most communication between neurons occurs?
- Neuronal gap
- Axonal bridge
- Synapse (correct)
- Neuronal junction
What is the name of the space separating two neurons at the synapse?
What is the name of the space separating two neurons at the synapse?
- Neuronal divide
- Synaptic junction
- Synaptic cleft (correct)
- Microspace
What is the term for the neuron that receives the signal in a synapse?
What is the term for the neuron that receives the signal in a synapse?
- Postsynaptic neuron (correct)
- Neuronal transmitter
- Presynaptic neuron
- Neuronal receiver
What are the chemical signals called that are packaged into vesicles in the presynaptic neuron?
What are the chemical signals called that are packaged into vesicles in the presynaptic neuron?
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What causes the vesicles to release their contents into the synaptic cleft?
What causes the vesicles to release their contents into the synaptic cleft?
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What happens when an action potential occurs in the presynaptic neuron?
What happens when an action potential occurs in the presynaptic neuron?
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