Synaptic Cleft
The synaptic cleft refers to the space between the terminal and the fiber membrane1. The synaptic cleft is 20 to 30 nanometers wide1.
Role in Excitation
When the nerve is excited, ACh is released into the synaptic cleft1.
References
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Hall JE, Hall ME, Guyton AC. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 14th edition. Elsevier; 2021.
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