An axon terminal of one neuron comes very close to the membrane of its target cell.The gap between the neuron and the target cell is called a
A) dendrite.
B) nerve.
C) neurotransmitter.
D) barrier.
E) synaptic cleft.

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The gap between an axon terminal of one neuron and the membrane of its target cell is called a synaptic cleft. This is the space where neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal and bind to receptors on the target cell, allowing for communication between neurons. Option A refers to the branching, tree-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, while option B refers to a bundle of nerve fibers. Option C refers to a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse, and option D is too vague and doesn't accurately describe the gap between neurons.

An Axon Terminal of One Neuron Comes Very Close to the Membrane