Adjacent neurons __________.
A) do not actually touch, but are separated by a small gap
B) are held together by a structure called the synapse
C) are connected by dendrites at the synapse
D) use specialized chemicals called synaptic vesicles to communicate

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Adjacent neurons are separated by a small gap called the synaptic cleft, and do not actually touch each other. Communication between neurons occurs through the release and reception of neurotransmitters across the synaptic cleft. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of the relationship between adjacent neurons.

Adjacent Neurons __________