The gap between two communicating neurons is termed as _____.

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Schwann cell

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Synaptic cleft

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Node of Ranvier

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Solution

The correct option is C
Synaptic cleft

A synapse is formed by the membranes of a presynaptic neuron and a postsynaptic neuron separated by a space between them, called the synaptic cleft. This is the region where the vesicles present in the axon terminals of the presynaptic neurons release the neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters then diffuse across the cleft and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.

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(i) Synaptic cleft of neurons secretes adrenaline.
(ii) Myelinated nerve fibres are enveloped with Schwann cells, which form a myelin sheath around the axon.
(iii) Non-myelinated nerve fibre is enclosed by a Schwann cells that does not form a myelin sheath.
(iii) Spinal and cranial nerves are made of non-myelinated nerve fibres

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1. Synaptic cleft of neurons secrete adrenaline.
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3. Non-myelinated nerve fibre is enclosed by a Schwann cell that does not form a myelin sheath.
4. Spinal cord and cranial nerves are made up of non-myelinated nerve fibres.

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Q. Point of communication between two neurons is a gap known as__________.

Why there is synaptic gap present between two neurons? Why don't they touch each other?

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