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Between the axon terminals and the dendrite for one, there lay the chemical synapse.

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How many synapses does the brain have?

The brain is estimated to have around 100 trillion synapses. These synapses are the connections between neurons that allow them to communicate with each other.


How many synapses are there in the human brain?

aproximatly 10,000,000 in men, 20,000,000 in women


What is the name give to the connections between the nerve cells in our brain?

"synapses"


Where are electrical synapses found?

Synapse is located, where two neurons meet each other. One cubic cm of brain cortex have about one billion synapses, probably.


Where do neurotransmitters travel within the brain to transmit signals between neurons?

Neurotransmitters travel across synapses, which are small gaps between neurons, to transmit signals between neurons in the brain.


How the nerves transmit signals to the brain?

Nerves use electrical impulses to transmit signals to the brain. The gaps between the nerve endings are called synapses.


What connects the Neurons in the brain at the intersection?

Synapses are connections between neurons through which "information" flows from one neuron to another.


How many synapses are there in the brain?

Around 100 trillion


Why do you have synapses?

Synapses are essential for communication between neurons in the brain. They allow for the transmission of information through the release of neurotransmitters, which enable electrical signals to be passed from one neuron to another. This process is crucial for functions like learning, memory, and overall brain function.


When does a human brain work best?

At birth, the synapses in the brain are most active at this time in a persons life.


It is said that synaptic connections form so quickly in the babys brain that by the time the baby is three it will have twice as many synapses as it will need later on How are these extra synapses?

These extra synapses are formed to provide flexibility and adaptability in the baby's brain to help with learning and development. Over time, the brain will prune away unnecessary synapses based on the experiences and connections that are reinforced, leading to a more efficient and specialized neural network.


What are specialized junctions between neurons called?

Specialized junctions between neurons are called synapses. Synapses allow neurons to communicate with each other by transmitting signals in the form of neurotransmitters. There are two main types of synapses: electrical synapses, where ions flow directly between neurons, and chemical synapses, where neurotransmitters are released to relay the signal.