Question

Which of the following statements explain the meaning of synapse.

• A. Junction of two nerve cells.
• B. Junction of two muscle cells.
• C. Junction of two bone cells.
• D. Junction of two sperm cells.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Junction of two nerve cells.

• Synapse, also called neuronal junction, the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons) or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell (effector)
• . A synaptic connection between a neuron and a muscle cell is called a neuromuscular junction.

So, the correct answer is 'Junction of two nerve cells'.