The tiny gap between the axon terminal of a neuron and the dendrite of the next neuron is called the:

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The tiny gap between the axon terminal of a neuron and the dendrite of the next neuron is called the synapse. A is incorrect as receptor sites are not specifically located in the gap between neurons. B is incorrect as "cleft" is not the commonly used term for this gap. D is incorrect as the dendrite is located on the receiving end of the synapse, it is not the name of the gap itself.

The Tiny Gap Between the Axon Terminal of a Neuron