In a nerve, there are millions of neurons connected together. While Neha was studying Biology textbook, she came across a junction that is present between the two neurons which has release of a chemical that helps in transmission of impulse across the next neuron. Now she is curious to know about the name of that specific junction between two neurons. What according to you is correct?
Synapse is a junction between two neurons or a neuron and a target or effector cell such as a muscle cell. It permits transmission of electrical or chemical signals.
The synapse is formed between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons. It is known as the neuromuscular junction between a neuron and muscle.
The conduction of nerve impulses from an axon terminal of a neuron to dendrites of the next neuron occurs through a synapse. It can be electrical or chemical.