The junction between two adjacent neurons is called :

(a) nerve junction

(b) sensory junction

(c) synapse

(d) neuro-muscular joint

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Solution

(c) synapse

A synapse is a functional junction between the axon of a neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron. It is separated by a small gap known as the synaptic cleft.

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