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Question
The junction between two adjacent neurons is called :
(a) nerve junction
(b) sensory junction
(c) synapse
(d) neuro-muscular joint
Solution
(c) synapse
A synapse is a functional junction between the axon of a neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron. It is separated by a small gap known as the synaptic cleft.
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