Asked by Rohan Wusirika on May 31, 2024

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Neurotransmitters are molecules that travel across the

A) cell body.
B) synaptic gap.
C) myelin sheath.
D) threshold.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit information.

Molecules

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist, consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

  • Acquire knowledge about the operation and role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.
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karthika naiduJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Neurotransmitters are released by the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic gap (or cleft), where they bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron to initiate a response. The other options are not involved in the transmission of neurotransmitters.