The Gap Between the Transmitting and Receiving Neurons in a Chemical

question 67

Multiple Choice

The gap between the transmitting and receiving neurons in a chemical synapse is known as the

• A)synaptic vesicle.
• B)ion channel.
• C)gap junction.
• D)synaptic cleft.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Level

Part of Kohlberg's stages of moral development which outlines the progression of moral reasoning through predefined developmental stages.

Birth Defects

Abnormalities present at birth that can cause physical or intellectual disability.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause congenital anomalies or developmental abnormalities in a developing fetus when the mother is exposed during pregnancy.

Placenta

A temporary organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.