Glossary 4.2


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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Synapse

a functional connection between neurons or between neurons and effectors


Synaptic Cleft

the tiny gap between presynaptic and postsynaptic cells in a chemical synapse, across which the neurotransmitter diffuses