When a neural impulse crosses the synaptic space, it does so ________.
A) via direct contact between the axon and the dendrite
B) through some, as yet, unknown process
C) through chemicals
D) like an electric spark

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When a neural impulse crosses the synaptic space, it does so through chemicals known as neurotransmitters. These chemicals are released from the axon of one neuron and received by the dendrites of another neuron.

When a Neural Impulse Crosses the Synaptic Space, It Does