What happens at the synapse between two neurons?

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A very small gap that occurs between the last portion of axon of one neuron and the dendron of the other neuron is known as a synapse. It acts as a one way valve to transmit impulses in one direction only. This uni-direction transfer of impulses occurs as the chemicals are produced in only one side of the neuron i.e., the axon’s side. From axon, the impulses travel across the synapse to the dendron of the other neuron.

A synapse or neuromuscular junction

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What happens at the synapse between two neurons?

The gap between two neurons is called a

(a) dendrite.

(b) synapse.

(d) impulse.

Synapse is the point of contact between the terminal branches of the axon and the dendrites of two different neurons.

Question 32
A junction between two neurons is called

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

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