why there are gaps between the axon terminal and dendrite of neuron

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The gaps between the axon terminal and dendrite of a neuron is called as synapse. This gap contains chemicals called as neurotransmitters which are responsible for transmission of nerve impulse .The neurotransmitters are responsible for membrane repolarization and depolarization so that nerve impulse is transferred from one end to other

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Gap present between the terminal branches of axon of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron.

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The gap between two neurons is called a

(a) dendrite.

(b) synapse.

(d) impulse.

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