synapse
junction between a nerve fiber of one neuron and another neuron, muscle fiber or glial cell
chemical synapse
biological junctions through which neurons' signals can be sent
neuromuscular junction
junction between the axon of a motor neuron and a muscle fiber
electrical synapse
type of connection between neurons
ribbon synapse
Type of synapse characterized by an electron-dense ribbon, lamella (bar) or spherical body in the presynaptic process cytoplasm.
excitatory synapse
synapse in which an action potential in the presynaptic cell increases the probability of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic cell