Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Electrical Synapses' compared to chemical synapses?
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Correct answer: They allow direct flow of ions through gap junctions
Electrical synapses feature gap junctions that physically connect the cytoplasm of two neurons. This allows for nearly instantaneous, bidirectional signal transmission, which is useful for synchronized activities like heart contractions.
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