What does the term “synapse” refer to? A. the plasma membrane of the axon terminal of a nerve cell. B. that part of the plasma membrane of the cell being stimulated, that is oppo- site the axon terminal. C. the gap between the stimulating nerve cell and the receiving cell. D. the place where signal transmission between a nerve cell and the cell it is stimulating occurs.
Option D. Synapse is refer to the place where signal transmission between a nerve cell and the cell it is stimulating occurs.