Professor Bennett is studying how neurons communicate with each other. Which of the following areas would most likely be of greatest interest to him?
A) the cell body
B) the sodium pump
C) the synapse
D) the mitochondria

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The synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication takes place. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the sending neuron and taken up by the receiving neuron, leading to an electrical signal being generated. Therefore, Professor Bennett's research interest in how neurons communicate would be focused on this area.

Professor Bennett Is Studying How Neurons Communicate with Each Other