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The tiny space between the axon of a sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of a receiving neuron is called the a. axon terminal. b. branching fiber. c. synaptic gap. d. threshold.

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   The tiny space between the axon of a sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of a receiving neuron is called the
a. axon terminal.
b. branching fiber.
c. synaptic gap.
d. threshold.

Exploring Psychology

David G. Myers 8th Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 2

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12/27/2020

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A neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. The axon is the long, thin part of the neuron that sends information to other neurons. The dendrites are the short, branching parts of the neuron that receive information from other neurons. Show more…

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Axon

The axon is a long, slender projection originating from the neuron's cell body. It conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron toward other cells, and its terminal releases neurotransmitters to communicate with adjacent neurons.

Synapse

A synapse is the specialized junction where neuronal communication occurs. It comprises the presynaptic terminal of the sending neuron, the synaptic gap, and the postsynaptic membrane of the receiving neuron.

Neuron

Neurons are the basic cells of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body using electrical and chemical signals. They consist of various specialized structures that facilitate the processing and propagation of these signals.

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap, also known as the synaptic cleft, is the tiny space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite or cell body of another. It is within this gap that neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals between neurons.

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