Question

In a nerve cell, the site where the electrical impulse is converted into a chemical signal is known as ______.

Options

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Neuromuscular junction

• Cell body

Answer 1

In a nerve cell, the site where the electrical impulse is converted into a chemical signal is known as axon.

Explanation:

A nerve cell can be compared to a messenger. It must change its behaviour when it receives an electrical message, such as sending a note. This takes place at a location known as the synaptic bouton, also known as the axon terminal. In this instance, a chemical signal replaces the electrical signal. Imagine minuscule neurotransmitter packages being released from this location, communicating with adjacent cells through binding to receptors.