The area where two neurons come into close contact with each other and pass along information
A) is nearly always in a ganglion.
B) differs with different types of neurons.
C) is called a synapse.
D) is at the node of Ranvier.
E) is located in the middle of the neurons.

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The area where two neurons come into close contact with each other and pass along information is called a synapse. This term applies to all types of neurons, not just those located in ganglia. The node of Ranvier is a gap in the myelin sheath of a neuron, and is not directly involved in passing along information between neurons.

The Area Where Two Neurons Come into Close Contact with Each