Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
NEETZoologyNeural Control and Coordination

What is the function of neurotransmitters in chemical synapses?

Options

  1. ATo open ion channels
  2. BTo separate pre- and post-synaptic neurons
  3. CTo generate electrical current
  4. DTo form synapses

Correct answer

A. To open ion channels

Step-by-step solution

.A synapse is a junction between two neurons that allows the transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron to another At electrical synapses, the membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons are in close proximity, allowing electrical current to flow directly from one neuron into the other across these synapses. Transmission of an impulse across electrical synapses is similar to impulse conduction along a single axon.The membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons at a chemical synapse are separated by a fluid-fil

Practice Neural Control and Coordination on Quantrex Academy →

More from Neural Control and Coordination

Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system through the release of __________. 2026The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present on : 2026Which of the following is not a part of human central neural system ? 2026Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 2024Match List-I with List -II array |l|l|l|l| & List-I & & List-II A. & Schwann cells & I. & Neurotransmitter B. & Synaptic knob & II. & Cerebral cortex C. & Bipolar neurons & III. & 2024Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum. Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla ob 2024The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleaseure, rage, fear, etc. are: 2023Given below are two statements: Statement I : The nose contains mucus-coated receptors which are specialised for receiving the sense of smell and are called olfactory receptors. St 2023 Full Neural Control and Coordination list All NEET PYQs