Question

Junction between two neurons is called

• A. Cell junction
• B. Neuromuscular junction
• C. Neural joints
• D. Synapse

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Synapse

The correct option is D.

Explanation for correct option-

1. The narrow gap consisting of the communication junction between two neurons is called the synapse.
2. It is the region of contact between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendritic end of the other neuron.

Explanation for incorrect options-

Option A:

Cell junction refers to the complex of multiple proteins that connects two neighboring cells.

Option B:

1. A neuromuscular junction is a region between a neuron and a muscle cell.
2. It is the communication junction between a neuron and a muscle cell.

Option C:

The phrase ‘neural joints’ does not define the communication junction between two neurons.

Final Answer: Junction between two neurons is called a synapse.