The ____________ is the physical space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite (or cell body)of the next neuron.
A) myelin sheath
B) receptor site
C) synaptic gap
D) node of Ranvier

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The synaptic gap, also known as the synaptic cleft, is the physical space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite (or cell body) of the next neuron. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal to cross the gap and bind to receptors on the dendrite/cell body, transmitting signals between neurons. Myelin sheath is a fatty covering that surrounds some axons, increasing the speed and efficiency of neural impulses. Receptor sites are specific areas on a dendrite/cell body where neurotransmitters bind to initiate a neural impulse. Node of Ranvier is a gap in the myelin sheath of axons, allowing for the exchange of ions and enabling the propagation of neural impulses.

The ____________ Is the Physical Space Between the Axon Terminal