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The space that separates two neurons is called the synaptic cleft. This small gap is where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and bind to receptors on another neuron to transmit signals. Signals flowing across the synaptic cleft play a crucial role in communication between neurons.

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The space between neurons is called a synapse; it is where chemical information in the form of neurotransmitters is passed between neurons. Some neurons are connected electrically; the spaces between those neurons are called gap junctions.

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The synapse, which is usually a chemical synapse, but may be an electrical synapse.

In the case of a chemical synapse, or synaptic cleft, chemical messengers called neurotransmitters travel across a very small space between cells, sending a message to change the membrane voltage potential of the post-synaptic cell.

In an electrical synapse the pre-synaptic cell is connected to the post-synaptic cell by channels, allowing voltage changes to pass freely from the pre-synaptic cell to the post-synaptic cell.

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The space between neurons is the synaptic cleft; region between the terminal buttons of the pre-synaptic neuron and to receptors on the post-synaptic terminal.

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This is called a "synapse."

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Synapse

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the synapse

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