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Synapse organization
The synapse is an essential component of the nervous system through which neurons pass electrical or chemical signals to one another. Synapses are organized starting with a pre-synaptic neuron which sends information to the post-synaptic neuron which receives the information.
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...
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...
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Videos
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Written By:
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Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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