Question
Define synapse and describe the mechanism of synaptic transmission.
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A synapse is a specialized junction between two neurons, or between a neuron and an effector cell, where information is transmitted from one cell to another. Synapses are of two main types: electrical and chemical. In human physiology, chemical synapses are more common and play a crucial role in signal processing and integration in the nervous system. Synaptic transmission begins when an action potential arrives
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