The chemical signals that diffuse across the synapse are called ____.Question 32Select one:a.neurotransmittersb.dentritesc.thoughtsd.neurons
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The chemical signals that diffuse across the synapse are called ____.Question 32Select one:a.neurotransmittersb.dentritesc.thoughtsd.neurons
Solution
The chemical signals that diffuse across the synapse are called neurotransmitters. So, the correct answer is a. neurotransmitters.
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