Synapse structure

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This video discusses synapses, where neurons communicate with target cells. It differentiates between two types of synapses: chemical and electrical. It also explains the role of the synaptic cleft, presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes, and neurotransmitters in this process. The main focus is on chemical synapses, which are more common in the human nervous system.

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