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Chemical Synapse

A chemical synapse facilitates neuronal communication through the release of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. This process represents the chemical portion of the overall electrochemical signal, where neurotransmitters travel across the synaptic space to transmit information. This method is the most common type of synapse in the brain but is slower than an electrical synapse.

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Updated 2026-05-02

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