Which type of synaptic connection allows the presynaptic neuron to strongly facilitate or inhibit the activity of the postsynaptic neuron?
A) Axo-axonic
B) Axo-dendritic
C) Axo-somatic
D) Dendro-dendritic

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Axo-axonic synapses are specialized synapses where the presynaptic neuron forms a synapse on the axon terminal of the postsynaptic neuron. These synapses can strongly facilitate or inhibit the activity of the postsynaptic neuron. Axo-dendritic synapses are synapses between the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron and the dendrites of the postsynaptic neuron. Axo-somatic synapses are synapses between the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron and the cell body (soma) of the postsynaptic neuron. Dendro-dendritic synapses are synapses between the dendrites of the presynaptic neuron and the dendrites of the postsynaptic neuron. While all synapses can modulate or influence the activity of the postsynaptic neuron, axo-axonic synapses are specialized for strong modulation.

Which Type of Synaptic Connection Allows the Presynaptic Neuron to Strongly