A very small physical gap between dendrites of one nerve cell and axon of the other nerve cell through which the nerve impulse can pass is known as ..........

Nerve cell

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Nerve cell lumen

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Nerve cell junction

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Synapse

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Solution

The correct option is D Synapse
A very small physical gap between dendrites of one nerve cell and axon of the other nerve cell through which the nerve impulse can pass is known as a synapse. It is a neuronal junction. It is the site of transmission of electric impulses between two nerve cells. It allows communication between 2 nerve cells or nerve cell and a muscle cell.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Synapse.'

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