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Neural Control and Coordination: Synapse delay MCQ

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Synapse delayHardQuestion 9738

Question

Why are chemical synapses slower than electrical conduction along axon?

  1. A
    Because neurotransmitter release and diffusion take time
    Correct
  2. B
    Because Na+ channels are absent
  3. C
    Because axons lack membrane
  4. D
    Because all synapses are myelinated

Correct answer

Because neurotransmitter release and diffusion take time

Explanation

Synaptic delay arises from chemical transmission steps.

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