What are the spaces between neurons called?

The spaces between neurons are referred to as synapses. A synapse is the specialized junction where communication between neurons occurs, allowing for the transmission of neurotransmitters and signals between cells. When an electrical impulse travels down a neuron, it reaches the synapse, where neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft—the gap between neurons. This process is essential for the functioning of the nervous system, enabling the transmission of information throughout the body.

While dendrites are part of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, they do not refer specifically to the spaces between cells. Inter-neurons are a type of neuron that connect other neurons but are not the term used for the gaps themselves. "Cell gaps" is not a scientific term commonly used in neuroscience to describe the spaces between neurons. Thus, synapses are the correct term representing those critical junctions in neuronal communication.