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The space between two neurons through which neurotransmitters travel:

Correct answer: D. Synapse

  • A. Habits
  • B. Brain
  • C. Dendrites
  • D. Synapse

Explanation

Synapses are the spaces between two neurons where communication occurs. When an electrical signal reaches the end of a neuron (the presynaptic terminal), it triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the membrane of the postsynaptic neuron, transmitting the signal across the synapse.

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