Although slower than an action potential, synaptic transmission is still relatively fast because ____.
A) the synaptic cleft is very narrow
B) sodium ions are transported quickly
C) neurotransmitters diffuse faster than electricity
D) EPSPs travel faster than IPSPs

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The synaptic cleft is very narrow, allowing neurotransmitters to quickly diffuse across and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, facilitating rapid synaptic transmission.

Although Slower Than an Action Potential, Synaptic Transmission Is Still