🔌 SET 1: Synapse Structure & Types
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What is a synapse?
The junction between two cells where communication occurs
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What are the two types of synapses?
Chemical and electrical
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Which type of synapse is most common?
Chemical synapses
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What is the presynaptic neuron?
The neuron sending the signal
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What is the postsynaptic cell?
The cell receiving the signal
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What is the synaptic cleft?
The gap between neurons
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Why are electrical synapses faster?
They allow direct ion flow between cells
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Why are chemical synapses more common?
They allow more control and flexibility
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