Electrical Synapses

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<p>Electrical Synapses</p>

Electrical Synapses

also known as gap junctions

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Electrical Synapses

•is a direct connection between two nerve cells, allowing electrical signals to pass directly from one cell to the next

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Connexon

specialized protein structure found in gap junctions

<p><span>specialized protein structure found in gap junctions</span></p>
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<p>Connexon</p>

Connexon

the channels that facilitate direct communication between adjacent cells in electrical synapses

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<p><span>Connexin</span></p>

Connexin

It constitute a large family of trans-membrane proteins that allow intercellular communication and the transfer of ions and small signaling molecules between cells.