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5.6.1 Structure of Synapse
Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from one neuron is transmitted or relayed (handed over) to another neuron is called synapse. Presynaptic Neuron: A neuron which carries an impulse toward a synapse is called presyn
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5.6.1 Structure of Synapse
What is it?
Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from one neuron is transmitted or relayed (handed over) to another neuron is called synapse. Presynaptic Neuron: A neuron which carries an impulse toward a synapse is called presyn
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Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from one neuron is transmitted or relayed (handed over) to another neuron is called synapse. Presynaptic Neuron: A neuron which carries an impulse toward a synapse is called presyn
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- Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from
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- Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from
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Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from
Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from one neuron is transmitted or relayed (h
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- Synapse: The junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, where information from one neuron is transmitted or relayed (h
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