Glossary 4.2

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz..

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Efferent Neuron

a neuron that carries impulses from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles; also known as a motor neuron

Electrical Synapse

a synapse in which the presynaptic cell makes direct contact with the postsynaptic cell, allowing current to flow via gap junctions between the cells