MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Types of Neurons

Why do impuls...

Question

Why do impulses flow only in one direction in reflex arc

Open in App

Solution

nerve impulses can't travel in the opposite direction because nerve cells only have neurotransmitter storage vesicles going one way and receptors in one place

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

4

Similar questions

Why do impulse flow only in one direction in reflex arc..

Q. What is a reflex arc? Draw a neat labelled diagram of the components in a reflex arc. Why do impulses flow only in one direction in a reflex arc?

Q. Veins have valves which allow blood to flow only in one direction. Arteries do not have valves. Yet the blood flows in one direction only. Can you explain why?

Q. Motor neuron of reflex arc carries impulse from

Q. Short / Long answer type questions
How do nerve impulses on a neuron travel only in one direction?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Types of Neurons

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Types of Neurons

Standard X Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon