Zoology-Synaptic Transmission
NEET Zoology Synaptic Transmission MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What type of synapse allows electrical current to flow directly from one neuron to another?
A
Electrical synapse
B
Chemical synapse
C
Excitatory synapse
D
Inhibitory synapse
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electrical synapses allow the direct flow of electrical current between neurons, as their membranes are in very close proximity. This is contrasted with chemical synapses, which rely on neurotransmitters to transmit signals across a synaptic cleft.
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