Which type of synapse is most common in the nervous system
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Chemical synapses involve the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, which then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. This process allows for the transmission of signals between neurons. Chemical synapses are Show more…
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