Define the following terms: a. Synapse. b. Neurotransmitter.
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Define the following terms:
a. Synapse.
b. Neurotransmitter.
Nervous System:
The nervous system is composed of millions of neurons, which are cells that communicate with one another, and tissues via electrical activity. The nervous system is responsible for sending signals that are generated by the brain, and for relaying sensory signals towards the brain.
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View this answera. A synapse is the connection between a neuron and its target tissue. This target tissue can be another neuron, a muscle, a visceral organ and more....
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