The small,fluid-filled gap between the axon terminal of a transmitting neuron and the dendrite of a receiving neuron is called the ________.

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The small, fluid-filled gap between the axon terminal of a transmitting neuron and the dendrite of a receiving neuron is called the synaptic cleft. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal, cross the gap, and bind to receptor sites on the dendrite, allowing for communication between neurons. "Receptor site" refers to the specific location on the dendrite where neurotransmitters bind, "neurotic chiasm" is not a recognized term in neuroscience, and "neuro ventricle" refers to a fluid-filled space within the brain, but not specifically related to synaptic communication.

The Small,fluid-Filled Gap Between the Axon Terminal of a Transmitting