The point of contact between the axon terminals of one neuron with the dendrite of another neuron is called __________.

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The correct option is B synapse
The junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter is called synapse.

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Question 3
In a synapse, chemical signal is transmitted from

(a) dendritic end of one neuron to axonal end of another neuron
(b) axon to the cell body of the same neuron
(c) cell body to the axonal end of the same neuron
(d) axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron

The gap between two neurons is called a

(a) dendrite.

(b) synapse.

(d) impulse.

Q. An axon terminal passes the electrical stimulus to a dendrite of next neuron through .............. reaction.

Q. Question 21
Which of the following statements about transmission of nerve impulse is incorrect?

(a) Nerve impulse travels from dendritic end towards axonal end.
(b) At the dendritic end electrical impulses bring about the release of some chemicals which generate an electrical impulse at the axonal end of another neuron.
(c) The chemicals released from the axonal end of one neuron cross the synapse and generate a similar electrical impulse in a dendrite of another neuron.
(d) A neuron transmits electrical impulses not only to another neuron but also to muscle and gland cells.

Q. Why is the flow of signals in a synapse from axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron but not the reverse?

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The point of contact between the axon terminals of one neuron with the dendrite of another neuron is called __________.

The correct option is B synapseThe junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter is called synapse.

The correct option is B synapse
The junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter is called synapse.