An electrical synapse, or gap junction, is a mechanical and electrically conductive synapse, a functional junction between two neighboring neurons. The synapse is formed at a narrow gap between the pre- …

A more general purpose of electrical synapses is to synchronize electrical activity among populations of neurons. For example, certain hormone-secreting neurons within the mammalian hypothalamus are …

Jun 16, 2025 · Electrical synapses connect neurons through gap junctions, which are direct, physical links between their cell membranes. Ions (charged particles) flow directly from one neuron to the next.

Nov 26, 2024 · In the human nervous system, neurons communicate utilizing structures called synapses, which are classified as electrical or chemical based on the means of signal transmission. …

Aug 25, 2025 · While many synapses use chemical messengers, electrical synapses are distinct due to their direct and rapid nature. These junctions facilitate the immediate flow of electrical signals from …

Electrical synapses are the neuronal equivalent of the gap junction and are structurally indistinguishable from gap junctions found in non-neuronal cells.

Electrical synapses are defined as direct points of contact between the cytoplasm of adjacent neurons, allowing rapid two-way communication and synchronization of electrical discharges through gap …