Which of the following statements is true of electrical synapses? i. They require voltage-gated calcium channels ii. Transmission is slower compared to chemical synapses iii. The distance between the neurons is longer than at chemical synapses O a. i only O b. ii and iii only O c. iii only O d. i, ii, and iii O e. None of these are true

Which of the following statements is true of electrical synapses? i. They require voltage-gated calcium channels ii. Transmission is slower compared to chemical synapses iii. The distance between the neurons is longer than at chemical synapses O a. i only O b. ii and iii only O c. iii only O d. i, ii, and iii O e. None of these are true

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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