Synapse

= = = Definition: = The junction where the axon terminal of a sending neuron communicates with a receiving neuron across the synaptic cleft. Gen Psych, Chapter 2, Pg. 38

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=In the News:= "Each of the brain’s 100 billion neurons forms thousands of connections with other neurons. These connections, known as synapses, allow cells to rapidly share information, coordinate their activities, and achieve learning and memory. Breakdowns in those connections have been linked to neurological disorders including autism and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as decline of memory during normal __#|aging__." Go to the following link to learn more. []

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