The document discusses synaptic transmission between neurons. There are two types of synapses: electrical synapses allow direct ion flow between neurons, transmitting signals fast. Chemical synapses use neurotransmitters released into a gap and binding to receptors on the post-synaptic neuron, transmitting signals more slowly but with more complexity through different neurotransmitters. The chemical synapse process involves vesicles releasing neurotransmitters in response to an action potential, the neurotransmitters binding to receptors and opening ion channels to potentially trigger another action potential.