The presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic neuron do

not directly contact each other because
a. one would inhibit the actions of the other.
b. they never grow to sufficient length.
c. the synaptic vesicles keep them apart.
d. this would cause continuous impulse
transmission.
e. acetylcholine prevents this action


Answer: d

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