The primary advantage of electrical synapses over chemical synapses is
A)less need for sodium-potassium pumps.
B)speed.
C)the ability to provide a greater variety of responses.
D)the ability to produce inhibition.

Question

The primary advantage of electrical synapses over chemical synapses is 
A)less need for sodium-potassium pumps. 
B)speed. 
C)the ability to provide a greater variety of responses. 
D)the ability to produce inhibition.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Electrical synapses allow for faster transmission of signals compared to chemical synapses, as they rely on direct electrical coupling and do not require the release and diffusion of neurotransmitters.

The Primary Advantage of Electrical Synapses Over Chemical Synapses Is