The cell that sends information from one cell to another cell across a synapse is called the ________

A) postsynaptic cell
B) presynaptic cell
C) glial cell
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


B
Explanation:
A) The postsynaptic cells receive information from the presynaptic cell.
C) Glial cells do not produce electrical signals.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.

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