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synapse

synapse A synapse is the junction where a neuron connects with another neuron or with a target cell in an organ.

A synapse is the junction where a neuron connects with another neuron or with a target cell in an organ. It is the point where the sending neuron passes chemical or electrical signals to the receiving cell.

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