A Synapse Is A(n)

question 231

Multiple Choice

A synapse is a(n)

• A) chemical messenger that triggers muscle contractions.
• B) automatic response to sensory input.
• C) junction between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron.
• D) neural cable containing many axons.

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