Neural Control and Coordination Question 10

10. A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is given. Identify correctly at least two of A-D. [NEET 2013]

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(a) B-Synaptic connection, D-$K^{+}$

(b) A-Neurotransmitter, B-Synaptic cleft

(c) C-Neurotransmitter, D-Ca ${ }^{++}$

(d) A-Receptor, C-Synaptic vesicles

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Answer : d

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(d) A-Receptor, C-Synaptic vesicles B is synaptic cleft. A synapse is formed by the membranes of a synaptic neuron and post synaptic neuron, which may or may not separated by a gap called synaptic cleft. It is filled by fluid called neurotransmitter which are involved in transmission of impulse at these synapses.