What Is an Advantage of Synaptic Clefts Between Neurons Rather

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of synaptic clefts between neurons rather than direct connections?

• A)It allows the body to regulate the passage of nerve impulses.
• B)It allows for nerve signals to travel faster from one neuron to the next.
• C)It makes it so that the neurons need not be extremely long.
• D)It allows neurons to change their connections to other neurons.

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