Zoology-Synaptic Transmission
NEET Zoology Synaptic Transmission MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If an electrical synapse transmits an impulse in 1 millisecond, how long might it take for a chemical synapse to transmit the same impulse?
A
2 milliseconds
B
0.5 milliseconds
C
1 millisecond
D
5 milliseconds
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electrical synapses transmit impulses faster than chemical synapses. Therefore, a chemical synapse would take longer than 1 millisecond, making 2 milliseconds a reasonable estimate.
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