Most synapses found so far in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS)are classified as chemical rather than electrical.

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Chemical synapses are more prevalent in the mammalian CNS compared to electrical synapses. In chemical synapses, a neurotransmitter is released from the presynaptic neuron and binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, leading to a change in membrane potential and transmission of the signal. In contrast, electrical synapses allow direct transfer of electrical signals between neurons and are less common in the mammalian CNS.

Most Synapses Found So Far in the Mammalian Central Nervous