The area between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is the .
A) axon terminal
B) soma
C) synaptic cleft
D) transmission cleft

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The area between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is called the synaptic cleft. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron's dendrites or cell body, allowing for communication between the two neurons.

The Area Between the Axon of One Neuron and the Dendrite