Unlike an electrical synapse, the chemical synapses are separated by a space called the synaptic cleft, typically measured between 15 and 25 nm. Transmission of an excitatory signal involves several steps outlined below.
Definition of cap. 1  1a : a head covering especially with a visor and no brimb : a distinctive head covering emblematic of a position or office: such as (1) : a cardinal's biretta (2) : mortarboard.
A pile cap is a thick concrete mat that rests on concrete or timber piles that have been driven into soft or unstable ground to provide a suitable stable foundation. It usually forms part of the foundation of a building, typically a multi-story building, structure or support base for heavy equipment.