The junction between two neurons is:
Correct answer: B. Synapse
- A. Impulse
- B. Synapse
- C. Axon
- D. Cleft
Explanation
A synapse is a specialized junction between two neurons (nerve cells) where they communicate. Neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and received by receptors on another neuron at the synapse, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.
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