The region where two neurons interface, allowing them to communicate. DHA concentrations in the synaptic membranes are particularly high.

Functional junction between two neurones, where a nerve impulse is transmitted from one neurone to another

The fluid-filled space between neurons where neurotransmitters travel back and forth.

Region between an axon terminus of a neuron and an adjacent neuron or other excitable cell (e.g., muscle cell) across which impulses are transmitted. At a chemical synapse, the impulse is conducted by a neurotransmitter; at an electric synapse, impulse conduction occurs via gap junctions connecting the cytoplasms of the pre- and post-synaptic cells.

Junction between nerve terminals of neurone and another neurone or muscle. Effects communication between cells usually via neurotransmitter action, though some act electrically.

the junction between a neuron and a gland, muscle, sensory organ, or another neuron. (72)

Greek syn = with, and aptein = to join; hence, the zone through which an impulse passes from one neuron to another.

The contact point where a neuron transfers information to a target cell.

The point of junction between two neurons in a neural pathway, where the termination of the axon of one neuron comes into close proximity with the cell body or dendrites of another. At this point, where the relationship of the two neurons is one of contact only, the impulse traveling in the first neuron initiates an impulse in the second neuron.

The site where presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons communicate with each other.

The specialized junction between a neuron and another neuron or muscle cell for transfer of information such as brain signals, sensory inputs, etc., along the nervous system. One neuron may have many synapses with other neurons. As an impulse traveling along a nerve fiber arrives at the pre-synaptic area, it releases a neurotransmitter. The transmitter travels across the synapse and binds with a receptor on the post-synaptic membrane of the other cell.

space between the surface of one neuron and another.

the site where one neuron makes contact with another

A small gap between two neurons where the nerve impulse passes from the axon of the first to the dendrites, cell body, or axon of the second.

The site where neurons communicate with each other. A synapse is a small gap that physically separates neurons. Axon terminals of a neuron sending a message (the presynaptic neuron) release neurotransmitters into the synapse. The neurotransmitters diffuse to the other side (the postsynaptic side) where they bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neurons, thereby relaying the message.

A structure that transmits signals from a neuron to an adjacent neuron (or other cell).

The gap between two neurons, spanning the space between the axon of one and the dendrites of the other. In order to pass an impulse across a synapse, neurons must release neurotransmitters.

a gap that separates the neuron from a muscle cell or another neuron.

the fluid-filled space separating the end of the axon from the dendrite of the next neuron or from a muscle cell.

Communicating cell-cell junction that allows signals to pass from a nerve cell to another cell. In a chemical synapse the signal is carried by a diffusible neurotransmitter; in an electrical synapse a direct connection is made between the cytoplasms of the two cells via gap junctions.

syn = with, together + aptein = to touch, to join; point of contact; of junction for chemical/electrical tansmission between contiguous cells, usually neurones (Sherrington); cf. neuromuscular junction; postsynaptic membrane.

the junction between the processes of two adjacent neurons; the place where the activity of one neuron affects the activity of another; may be electrical or chemical

(sin´ aps) [Gr. syn: together + haptein: to fasten] • The narrow gap between the terminal bouton of one neutron and the dendrite or cell body of another.

gap at the end of a nerve fiber across which nerve impulses pass to the next neuron

A microscopic gap separating adjacent neurons, where neurotransmitters and receptors cluster.

The site for chemical communication between neurons. go to glossary index

the gap between one nerve cell and another. Nerve impulses are carried by neurotransmitters across the gap.

The physical structure that makes an electrochemical connection between two neurons.

is the specialised site of communication between two cells, typically neurons

The tiny space between two nerve cells that allows the transmission of a nerve impulse.

The circuits in which the neurons of the brain interconnect.

The junction between two neurons (or between a neuron and a muscle or gland cell) through which nerve impulses are transmitted.

a small area of close contact between terminal fibres of two or more neurones, across which information is transmitted.

Specialized site at which communication between one neuron and another takes place

Functional connection between a terminal of one neuron with a membraneof anotherneuron.

the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"

a junction between an axon of one nerve cell and either a dendrite of another nerve cell, or a different tissue cell such as muscle or brain

a junction between an extension (called an axon) of one nerve cell and either another nerve cell, or a different tissue cell such as muscle or brain

a junction between the axon and dendrites of two neurons

a junction that mediates information transfer between neurons or between a neuron and an effector cell

a link across which neurotransmission takes place between neurons establishing communication

an area on a neuron that has been destroyed by MS

an electrical switching centre in the body's nervous system, in which a muscle is being directed by a nerve to move

an electro-chemical gap that neurons in our brain magically "spark across", to communicate with each other and do useful work -- to help us think and to remember

an integral part of its source cell

an interface between two cells where the cells talk to each other chemically, specifically nerve cells and immune cells

a place at which the transmission of information between neurons occurs

a place where an impulse may be passed from one neuron to another

a region where nerve impulses are transmitted across axon terminals

a simple data structure that serves as a connector between two cells

a specialized structure elaborated by neurons that allows for the propagation of information within the nervous system and from the nervous system to target tissues

a stable adhesive junction between two cells across which information is relayed by directed secretion

a tiny space between nerve cells, across which information is passed from one neuron to another

the passing of an impulse from one nerve to another.

The microscopic space between the dentrites of two neurons across which chemical neurotransmitters carry messages from one neuron to the other. close window

A synapse is the tiny gap across which nerve impulses pass from one neuron (nerve cell) to the next.

junction between two adjacent nerves, where the activity of one cell affects another.

The synapse is the junction between neurons across which communications flow, usually in the form of neurotransmitter molecules secreted by the presynaptic axon terminal that diffuse a short distance across the extracellular space (the synaptic cleft) to the postsynaptic neuron, on whose membrane are some receptor molecules to which the neurotransmitter molecules reversibly bind. While they are bound, they open up an ion channel through the postsynaptic membrane, producing postsynaptic current flow. Most drugs affecting the CNS operate by interfering with synaptic transmission. See also dendrite, neuromodulator, neurotransmitter, postsynaptic.

The junction between nerve cells where a nerve impulse is transferred from one neuron to another.

The term synapse refers to the anatomically specialized junction between two neurons. The end branches of a presynaptic neuron's axons make contact with the dendrites, cell body, or axon of a postsynaptic neuron. There is no anatomical continuity between the two neurons. Synapses are of two types: chemical and electrical. The chemical type predominates in mammalian nervous systems. - The junction between nerves cells across which nerves communicate with each other.

is a measure of the effect that a neuron's output has on the output of another neuron at the other end of the synapse. Also known as connection, edge, and weight.

The very small space between neurons that conveys the electrochemical sparks of neurotransmission in the nervous system.

The site of communication between nerve cells. When a neuron fires, neurotransmitter molecules are released from its axon terminal and diffuse across the small gap between cells (the synaptic cleft). The binding of the neurotransmitter to the appropriate receptor molecules on the surface of the post-synaptic cell causes that cell either to be excited or to be inhibited.

The site at which one neuron chemically influences the next neuron in a chain or pathway of neurons.

Junction between the process (dendrite) of one nerve cell and the next cell. [ Quick find

junction between one neuron and another functional connection.

the space between the junction of two neurons in a neural pathway across which neurotransmitters are exchanged

The connection between the nerve cell axon and target cells, which may be other nerve cells, muscle cells, or gland, cells. This is where the neurotransmitters are released to initiate a response from the target cell.

(sihn-AHPS) The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite or cell body of another neuron.

An area of functional contact between nerve cells or between nerve cells and effectors such as muscle cells.

Gaps between nerve fibers that nerve impulses must jump to continue on.

The site at which neurons make functional contact. The space between cells is termed the 'synaptic cleft'.

The locus where one neuron communicates with another neuron in a neural pathway; a narrow gap between a synaptic terminal of an axon and a signal-receiving portion (dendrite or cell body) of another neuron or effector cell. Neurotransmitters released by synaptic terminals diffuse across the synapse, relaying messages to the dendrite or effector.

a gap between two neurons in the brain across which an impulse is transmitted by diffusion from one neuron across the synapse to another neuron by means of a chemical neurotransmitter.

Area between two nerve cells

a specialized junction of a neuron with another neuron or with a muscle cell.

The area of electrochemical contact between two neurons. Synapses can be excitatory (causing an increase in the receiving neuron's activation level) or inhibitory (causing a decrease in the activation level).

The point of contact between adjacent neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted from one to another.

The junction between two nerve cells (neurons).

The space or gap found between neurons.

The junction between one nerve cell and another nerve cell; the axon of one nerve cell releases a neurotransmitter, which diffuses across the synapse and causes changes in the membrane of the adjacent cell.

The space between the axon of the sending neuron and dendrite of the receiving neuron

a tiny gap between the ends of nerve fibers across which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to another; at the synapse, an impulse causes the release of a neurotransmitter, which diffuses across the gap and triggers an electrical impulse in the next neuron.

The site of communication between neurons. The synapse may transmit an action potential by the release of a neurotransmitter that binds a ligand-gated channel on the post-synaptic cell, or may make a direct connection between cells via gap junctions.

The junction between an axon and an adjacent neuron. PICTURE

The connection between two neurons that enables them to communicate. Synapses enable nerve impulses to travel through chains of neurons.

a small gap between neurons or between neurons and effector cells (e.g., muscle cells) where neural transmission takes places. Typically, a neurotransmitter is released into the gap (synapse) by a neuron and taken up by cells on the other side.

A specialized connection between neurons. At synapses, signals pass from one neuron to another using molecules called neurotransmitters.

A connection between two neurons.

The space between neurons where neurotransmitters are used to communicate.

(n) the tiny space between two nerve cells through which the neurotransmitter is passed to conduct a nerve signal from one nerve cell to another

This is the specialized space between two neurons that is involved in information transfer. Neurotransmitter is released from one neuron enters the synaptic cleft (space) and sends a ‘signal’ to the post-synaptic neuron by occupying that receptor’s receptors.

space between the axon and its target cell's dendrite

A gap between two neurons that functions as the site of information transfer from one neuron to another.

The specialized junction between a neuron and another neuron or muscle cell for transfer of information such as brain signals, sensory inputs, etc., along the nervous system. These are the junctions between the "sending" fibers of one nerve cell, to the "receiving" fibers of other nerve cells. The axon (sending fiber) ends in multiple branches, each of which has a button-like enlargement that nearly touches the "receiving" fibers of the other nerve cell bodies. Nerve cells "talk" to each other via synapses. Basically the connection between the end of a nerve and the adjacent structure, such as a muscle cell or another nerve ending. Various transmitter chemicals liberated into the synapse make nerve transmissions possible.

the intersection or junction beteween two neurons where they communicate with one another and neurotransmitters are released.

the minute spacing separating one neuron from another; neurochemicals breach this gap.

The junction across which a nerve impulse passes from an axon terminal to a neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

the functional connection that permits one neuron to communicate with another neuron (through the action of a neurotransmitter)

The tiny gap between brain cells across which neurotransmitter chemicals convey messages.

A microscopic gap between nerve cells where a nervous impulse passes from one nerve cell to another, allowing communication between nerve cells.

A microscopic gap, cleft, or junction between neurons across which chemical signals (neurotransmitters) are transmitted.

The gap between neurons, across which messages are carried by neurotransmitters

a specialized junction between two nerve cells. At the synapse, a neuron releases neurotransmitters that diffuse across the gap and activate receptors situated on the target cell.

The juncture of two neurons, consisting of the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes, and — in nonelectrical synapses — the synaptic gap between them.

the gap between nerve cells.

Space in which a signal passes from one neuron to another.

The space separating the axon terminals of a neuron from the dendrites of the next neuron in a neural pathway.

a specialized area that connects to directly interacting nerve cells

Functional connection between a terminal of one neuron with a membrane of another neuron.

The site of communication between a nerve cell and some other cell; if the other cell is not a neuron, the term neuromuscular or neuroglandular junction is often used.

A synapse is the site at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another by electrical or chemical means.

The junction between two neurons in which neural activity is propagated from one neuron to another. See also excitatory, inhibitory, and weight.

The junction where a signal is transmitted from one nerve cell to another, usually by a neurotransmitter.

the minute gap across which nerve impulses pass from one neurone to the next, at the end of a nerve fibre.

a tiny gap between the ends of one nerve cell and the beginning of another. Impulses pass from one nerve cell to another at the synapse. Impulses traveling down one nerve cell cause the release of a neurotransmitter which diffuses across the gap and triggers an electrical impulse in the next neuron.

The tiny space between two nerve cells or between a nerve cell and a muscle or gland cell.

junction between nerve cells where nerve impulses are transferred from one neuron to another.

the gap between two neurones across which nerve signals must jump Humans as organisms

The connection between brain cells. The synapse is a tiny space where two neurons meet and messages are communicated by way of neurotransmitters.

The close functional connection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another neuron. See also excitatory synapse, inhibitory synapse.

A tiny gap between neurons that neurotransmitters cross in conveying nerve impulses (see Anxiety).

The point of connection usually between two nerve cells. More specifically, a specialized junction at which a nerve cell (a neuron) communicates with a target cell.

a structure where an impulse passes from one neuron to another across a gap. The word "synapse" was coined by Sir Charles Scott Sherrington in 1897.

Cell junction between neurons

The junction of two nerve cells (neurons).