Question

Choose the correct answer out of the three choices given after each statement.

A point of the contact between two neurons is termed

• A. Synapsis
• B. Neuromotor function
• C. Synapse

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Synapse

The correct option is C

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The microscopic gap present between the terminal end of the axon of one neuron and the dendron or axon of another neuron is called the synapse.
2. Through the synapse nerve impulses are transmitted.
3. Neurotransmitters or electrical ions carry the impulses from one neuron to the other through this synapse.
4. Acetylcholine acts as a neurotransmitter.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. During meiosis cell division the homologous chromosomes get attracted to each other and pain up lengthwise.
2. This temporary pairing of homologous chromosomes before crossing our (interchange of chromatid segment) is known as synapsis.

Option-B:

1. Neuromotor functions are controlled by our central nervous system.
2. It includes- hand functions, taking, walking, bodily coordination, etc.
3. point of contact between two neurons is termed a synapse.

Final answer:

Hence, a point of contact between two neurons is termed a synapse.