Electrical Synapses Are Different from Chemical Synapses Because

question 85

Multiple Choice

Electrical synapses are different from chemical synapses because

• A) they can only send signals in one direction
• B) they are able to synchronize a group of cells
• C) they are a slower way to send signals between cells
• D) they provide a direct cytoplasmic connection between the two cells

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