Which of the following describes an 'axosomatic' synapse?
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Correct answer: A synapse between an axon and a neuronal cell body
Axosomatic synapses occur when the axon terminal of one neuron contacts the cell body of another. These synapses are often inhibitory and have a powerful influence on the generation of action potentials.
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