Assertion :Neurons are said to possess the property of excitability. Reason: Neurons can get excited by a given stimulus.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
The neurons are specialized for the conduction of nerve impulses. They receive stimuli from within or outside the body and conduct impulses (signals) that travel from one neuron to another neuron.
Synapse is a structure that allows a neuron to pass the electrical signal or chemical signal to another neuron.