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The tiny gap between two neurons is known as___ .

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Synapse is a tiny gap between a dendrite end and axon terminal in which some chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters are released for further transmission of nerve impulse to successive neuron. A synapse is also formed between a neuron and a target cell, like a muscle or a gland.


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