Assertion :The chemicals stored in the synaptic vesicles are termed as neurotransmitters. Reason: Synaptic vesicles release these chemicals in the synaptic cleft.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
The axon terminal of the neuron contains many membrane-bound vesicles, called as synaptic vesicles, in its cytoplasm. Within these vesicles, chemical substances, such as adrenaline and acetylcholine remain stored. These chemicals are called as neurotransmitters because they help to transmit nerve impulses across the synapses. When a nerve impulse passes the axon terminal, its synaptic vesicles release their stored chemicals to the synaptic cleft. These diffuse through the cleft to reach the membrane of the next neuron, stimulating the latter. This causes the nerve impulse to be transmitted along the next neuron.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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