At a chemical synapse, what happens? O action potentials are propagated more quickly than at an electrical synapse O the postsynaptic neuron converts an electrical signal into a chemical signal O the presynaptic neuron converts an electrical signal into a chemical signal O two cells communicate directly via connections at gap junction Othere is a synaptic delay of about 3 seconds as the neurotransmitter crosses the synaptic cleft

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