The neurons are connected, with a tiny gap between them called the
synapse, by dendrites. Neurotransmitters are chemical compounds that
carry signals across the synapse.
Neurotransmission. Neurotransmission (or synaptic transmission) iscommunication<span> between </span>neurons<span> as accomplished by the movement of </span>chemicals<span>or electrical signals across a synapse. ... At electrical synapses, two </span>neurons<span> are physically </span>connected<span> to one another through gap junctions.</span>