The junction between an axon and a dendrite is known as:

  • A
    Synapse
  • B
    Synapsis
  • C
    Epithelial junction
  • D
    Tight junction

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True about electrical synapses:
$(I)$. Pre and postsynaptic neurons are in very close proximity.
$(II)$. Pre and postsynaptic neurons are separated by a synaptic cleft.
$(III)$. Impulse transmission is very fast.
$(IV)$. Electrical synapses are common in our system.
Select the correct option.

The figure shows an axon terminal and synapse. Select the option giving correct identification of labels $A-D$.

At the neuromuscular junction,

Arrange the following events in proper sequence during impulse transmission across a chemical synapse:
$(a)$ Fusion of synaptic vesicles with the cell membrane of the presynaptic neuron.
$(b)$ $Ca^{++}$ channels open and $Ca^{++}$ diffuses into the synaptic knob from the extracellular fluid.
$(c)$ Neurotransmitter binds with receptors of the postsynaptic cell.
$(d)$ Release of neurotransmitter by exocytosis.

Which of the following is secreted at the ends of nerve fibres?

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