Which of the following statements about electrical synapses is FALSE?
A) Gap junctions are formed from proteins called connexins.
B) Electrical synapses are found in the brainstem.
C) Electrical synapses are found in the retina.
D) Electrical synapses are usually for small -response, single neuron firing.
E) Electrical synapses connect hypothalamic neurons that release tropic hormones.

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Electrical synapses, characterized by gap junctions, allow for direct current flow between cells, facilitating rapid, synchronized firing of neurons. They are not limited to small-response, single neuron firing but are involved in coordinated activity across neuron populations.

Which of the Following Statements About Electrical Synapses Is FALSE