The tiny space between the axon terminal of one cell and the dendrites of the next cell is called the
A) receptor site.
B) synapse.
C) dendrite knob.
D) axon terminal.

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The synapse is the tiny space between the axon terminal of one cell and the dendrites of the next cell where neurotransmitters are released to allow chemical communication between neurons. The receptor site is the specific site on the dendrite to which the neurotransmitter binds. The dendrite knob and axon terminal are part of the synapse but do not encompass the entire function of this space between neurons.

The Tiny Space Between the Axon Terminal of One Cell