Neuron Synapse Quiz
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What is the defining characteristic of electrical synapses?

  • Fast conduction and one-way conductance
  • Fast conduction and two-way conductance (correct)
  • Slow conduction and two-way conductance
  • Slow conduction and one-way conductance
  • Where are axosomatic synapses located?

  • Between two axons of different neurons
  • Between the axon and cell body of the post-synaptic neuron (correct)
  • Between the cell body and dendrites of the post-synaptic neuron
  • Between the dendrites and axon of the pre-synaptic neuron
  • What is the function of axoaxonic synapses?

  • Connect the cell body of the pre-synaptic cell to the axon of the post-synaptic cell
  • Connect the axon of the pre-synaptic cell to the dendrites of the post-synaptic cell
  • Connect the axon of the pre-synaptic cell to the axon of the post-synaptic cell (correct)
  • Connect the dendrites of the pre-synaptic cell to the axon of the post-synaptic cell
  • What is the main difference between electrical and chemical synapses?

    <p>Speed of conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows ion and charge flow in electrical synapses?

    <p>Gap junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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