The fluid-filled gap between two neurons through which neurotransmitters carry neural impulses is known as the ________.

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The synaptic cleft is the fluid-filled gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released and carry neural impulses from one neuron to the next. Receptor sites are where these neurotransmitters bind on the receiving neuron, while the axon terminal is the end of the presynaptic neuron where neurotransmitters are released. The sympathetic division is part of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for the "fight or flight" response. Therefore, the best choice is C - synaptic cleft.

The Fluid-Filled Gap Between Two Neurons Through Which Neurotransmitters Carry