What does the term "synapse" refer to?
A type of cell
A type of protein
The connection between two neurons
A part of the brain synapse
Answer
A synapse is the connection between two neurons. It is a small gap that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrites of another neuron. When an electrical signal reaches the end of the axon, it causes the release of neurotransmitters into the synapse. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the dendrites of the other neuron, and this causes an electrical signal to be generated in that neuron.
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