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Control and Co-ordination — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYControl and Co-ordination4 Marks
Question
What is a synapse?
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Answer

  1. Synapse is a microscopic functional gap between two successive neurons.
  2. In this telodendrites of pre-synaptic neuron are in close proximity with dendrites of post-synaptic neuron.
  3. This gap is also called synaptic cleft.
  4. During transmission of nerve impulse, the synapse get filled with neurotransmitters like acetyl choline.

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