Which of the Following Best Describes a Synapse

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a synapse?

• A)A tiny gap separating one neuron from another through which messages are carried
• B)The tubelike part of a neuron that carries messages to other neurons
• C)Rootlike structures that receive neural impulses from other neurons
• D)Body organs or structures that produce secretions
• E)A bundle of axons from different neurons that transmit nerve impulses

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