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Question
The gap between two neurons is called a ______.
Options
dendrite
synapse
axon
impulse
Solution
The gap between two neurons is called a synapse.
Explanation:
A synapse is the small gap between two neurons where nerve signals are transmitted. It allows communication between neurons through chemical or electrical signals.
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