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The SynapseSo far we have looked at the functioning of a single neuron.But every neuron is surrounded by and interconnected with other neurons, receiving inputs from hundreds or thousands of neurons and sending its own messages to hundreds or thousands of other neurons. When one neuron communicates with another neuron, they don't necessarily make physical contact. Instead, there is usually a small gap between the neurons. This gap is called the synapse. This is where synaptic transmission takes place. |