Electrical synapse shows following features $EXCEPT$ . . . . . . .

  • A
    Usually found in defense reflexes.
  • B
    Transmission across the gap is very fast
  • C
    Gap between adjacent neurons is $20-30$ nm.
  • D
    It is mechanical in nature.

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What is an electrical synapse?

The given diagram shows the axon terminal and synapse. Identify the correct pair of any two labels from $A$ to $D$.

Branched ends of nerve cells are called telodendria,which establish functional contact with other nerve cells. This connection is called:

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

Which of the following statements are correct regarding electrical synapses?
$i.$ At electrical synapses,the membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons are in very close proximity.
$ii.$ Electrical current can flow directly from one neuron into the other across these synapses.
$iii.$ Impulse transmission across an electrical synapse is very similar to impulse conduction along a single axon.
$iv.$ Electrical synapses transmit signals using neurotransmitters like acetylcholine.
$v.$ Electrical synapse transmission is very fast.
$vi.$ Electrical synapses are rare in our system.

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