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A synapse is a specialised structure that acts a connector between two neurons. It allows the transmission of electrical signals from one neuron to another. The neuron sending the impulse is known as the pre-synaptic neuron while the neuron receiving the signal is known as post-synaptic neuron. The existence of synapses allows neurons to communicate with each other and influence the activity of other neurons.
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Cheng, H.M., Mah, K.K., Seluakumaran, K. (2020). Synaptic Transmission. In: Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes, Concepts. Volume 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62285-5_23
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