Neurons communicate chemically across small gaps called __________.

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Neurons communicate with each other by transmitting signals across synapses, which are small gaps between neurons. Therefore, the correct option is A, synapses. Myelin is not a gap, but rather a fatty substance that coats some axons to speed up the transmission of neural impulses. Transmitter nodes and neuronal gaps are not accurate terms for the way neurons communicate.

Neurons Communicate Chemically Across Small Gaps Called __________