Neurons communicate through chemical synapses and electrical synapses

(gap junctions). Although these two types of synapses often coexist between neurons, little is known about whether they interact, and whether any interactions between them are important to controlling synaptic strength and circuit functions.

Are gap junctions chemical synapses?

Electrical synapses are gap junctions. When present between neurons, they are very different from chemical synapses where the separateness of the cells is not in question. They allow the direct spread of current from one cell to another, without delay or need for receptor and decoding systems.

What is the difference between electrical and chemical synapses?

Explanation: A chemical synapse is a gap between two neurons where information passes chemically, in the form of neurotransmitter molecules. An electrical synapse is a gap which has channel proteins connecting the two neurons, so the electrical signal can travel straight over the synapse.