The microscopic gap between the terminal buttons of one neuron and the cell membrane of another neuron is the
A)neurotransmitter cleft.
B)synaptic cleft.
C)presynaptic space.
D)postsynaptic space.

Question

The microscopic gap between the terminal buttons of one neuron and the cell membrane of another neuron is the ​
A)neurotransmitter cleft.
B)synaptic cleft.
C)presynaptic space.
D)postsynaptic space.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for the microscopic gap between the terminal buttons of one neuron and the cell membrane of another neuron is the "synaptic cleft." This space facilitates the transmission of neurotransmitters from one neuron to another.

The Microscopic Gap Between the Terminal Buttons of One Neuron