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The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of the next is called

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The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of the next is called
aconstant bridge
bjunction point
ca joint
da synapse.
✓ Correct answer: d) a synapse.
ExplanationCorrect Answer: D Explanation: The junction between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite (or cell body) of another neuron is called a synapse.At the synapse, nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to the next through chemical neurotransmitters (or sometimes electrically).Constant bridge, junction point, and a joint are not biological terms used for neuron communication.Therefore, the correct option is D: a synapse

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