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The junction between the axon of one neu...

The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of the next is called

A

junction point

B

a synapse

C

a joint

D

constant bridge

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B
The end to end position of the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron is called the synapse. Most of the neurons do not actually touch other neurons with which they communicate, instead there is a minute space. This separating gap is called the synaptic cleft.
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