What is the Name of the Space Between the Axon

Question

What is the name of the space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of a second neuron?
A) Vesicle
B) Cell body
C) Synapse
D) Node of Ranvier

Accepted Answer

The space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of a second neuron is called the synapse. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal of the pre-synaptic neuron and bind to receptors on the post-synaptic neuron, allowing for the transmission of information between neurons. Vesicles are small sacs that store neurotransmitters. The cell body is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles. The node of Ranvier is a gap in the myelin sheath of some axons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals.