The small gap between adjacent neurons is the __________.
A) glia
B) myelin sheath
C) synaptic gap
D) terminal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The small gap between adjacent neurons is known as the synaptic gap or synaptic cleft. This gap separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite or cell body of another neuron. When an action potential reaches the end of an axon, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic gap, allowing for communication between neurons.

The Small Gap Between Adjacent Neurons Is the __________