The junction between two nerve cells is _________.

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The junction between two nerve cells is called synapse. Synapse is a neuronal junction which is the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells i.e. neurons or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell. A synaptic connection between a neuron and a muscle cell is called a neuromuscular junction.

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A junction between two neurons is called

(a) cell junction
(b) neuro muscular junction
(c) neural joint
(d) synapse

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