Which of the following statements about synapses is FALSE?
A)Most synapses in the nervous system are chemical synapses.
B)Communication across electrical synapses is bi- directional.
C)Communication at chemical synapses is slower than at electrical synapses.
D)Electrical synapses can be gated.
E)Neurotransmitters can move from one cell to another through gap junctions at an electrical synapse.

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Electrical synapses involve direct cytoplasmic connections via gap junctions, allowing ions and small molecules to pass, but neurotransmitters do not move through these junctions.

Which of the Following Statements About Synapses Is FALSE