Multiple Choice
If you needed to explain to your friend what the synapse is,what would you say?
A) A synapse is the part of the neuron that receives incoming signals and initiates the action potential.
B) A synapse is the tiny gap between the axon bulb of one neuron and the dendrites of another.
C) A synapse is the insulation on the outside of the neuron.
D) A synapse is the structure on axons that stores and releases neurotransmitters.
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