Synapses can occur
A) between the soma and the axon.
B) on the smooth surface of a dendrite.
C) only where there is myelin.
D) on dendritic spines.
E) both on the smooth surface of dendrites and on dendritic spines.

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Synapses can occur on both the smooth surface of dendrites and on dendritic spines, allowing for communication between neurons at these sites. Myelin primarily insulates axons to speed up electrical transmission and is not a requirement for synaptic connections.

Synapses Can Occur