Zoology-Synaptic Transmission
NEET Zoology Synaptic Transmission MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What type of synapse allows electrical current to flow directly from one neuron to another?
A
Electrical synapse
B
Chemical synapse
C
Neuromuscular junction
D
Synaptic cleft
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electrical synapses facilitate direct electrical current flow between pre- and post-synaptic neurons, as stated in the NCERT context. This results in faster impulse transmission compared to chemical synapses.
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