What is the purpose of a synaptic cleft?

What is the purpose of a synaptic cleft?
  1. To separate pre- and post-synaptic neurons
  2. To increase the efficiency of impulse transmission
  3. To regulate the release of neurotransmitters
  4. To allow for direct current flow between neurons

Solution

A synaptic cleft separates the membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons, allowing for the transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron to another.

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