The Tiny Space Between the Axon Terminal and the Dendrites

question 95

Multiple Choice

The tiny space between the axon terminal and the dendrites of another neuron is called the __________.

• A)synaptic vesicle
• B)synaptic knob
• C)synaptic cleft or gap
• D)synapse

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