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What term did Sherrington coin to describe the connection between two neurons?
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Synapse
Neurolink
Synaptic connection
Answer
The term synapse was coined by Sir Charles Sherrington to describe the connection between two neurons. It is a junction between two neurons where the electrical signal is transmitted from one neuron to the other. Synapses are responsible for the transmission of information between neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
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