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synaptic

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/sɪˈnæptɪk/
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related to synapses, which are the connections between neurons where nerve signals are transmitted

  • Synaptic transmission is the process by which nerve impulses are passed from one neuron to another.
  • The synaptic cleft is the small gap between adjacent neurons across which neurotransmitters are released.
  • Synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of synapses to change and strengthen or weaken over time.
  • Drugs that affect synaptic transmission can alter brain function and behavior.
  • Synaptic transmission is a key mechanism underlying learning and memory processes in the brain.