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The SYNAPSE is the very small space between two neurons and is an important site where communication between neurons occurs.

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The junction between neurons is known as the?

The junction between neurons is known as a synapse. This is where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to another, allowing for communication between the two neurons.


What substance is found in the vesicles located in the end bulbs?

Neurotransmitters are the substances found in the vesicles located in the end bulbs of neurons. These neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to facilitate communication between neurons.


What are the chemicals that are released at an axon terminal and can either excite or inhibit other neurons called?

Neurotransmitters are the chemicals released at an axon terminal that can either excite or inhibit other neurons. They help transmit signals across the synapses between neurons in the nervous system. Examples of neurotransmitters include dopamine, serotonin, and GABA.


What are the two neurotransmitters that axon terminals of autonomic neurons release?

The two main neurotransmitters released by the axon terminals of autonomic neurons are acetylcholine and norepinephrine. Acetylcholine is predominantly released by parasympathetic neurons, while norepinephrine is released by sympathetic neurons.


How are neurons structurally adapted to chemically transmit impulses to neighboring neurons?

Neurons have specialized structures called synapses where chemical neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to neighboring neurons. These synapses contain presynaptic vesicles filled with neurotransmitters, as well as receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane that detect and respond to the neurotransmitters. This specialized structure allows for precise and rapid communication between neurons.