A nerve impulse at a synapse between two neurons is best described as:
A)electrical
B)chemical
C)mechanical
D)physical

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A nerve impulse at a synapse between two neurons involves the release of chemical neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron, which then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, causing a response in the postsynaptic neuron. This process is primarily chemical in nature.

A Nerve Impulse at a Synapse Between Two Neurons Is