Statement 1: |
The presynaptic neuron transmits an impulse (action potential) across the synaptic cleft to the postsynaptic neuron |
Statement 2: |
For the transmission of impulses at synapses, chemicals called neurotransmitters are responsible |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
Statement 1: |
The presynaptic neuron transmits an impulse (action potential) across the synaptic cleft to the postsynaptic neuron |
Statement 2: |
For the transmission of impulses at synapses, chemicals called neurotransmitters are responsible |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
(d)
A is correct, but R is not correct.
There are two types of synapses namely electrical synapses and chemical synapses. At electrical synapses, the membrane of pre and post synaptic neuron are in very close proximity transmission of an impulse across electrical synapses is very similar to impulse conduction along a single axon