Question

Which of the following is correct about the electrical synapse?

• A.

  Membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons	Requirement of neurotransmitter
  Are in very close proximity	Yes

• B.

  Membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons	Requirement of neurotransmitter
  Are in very close proximity	No

• C.

  Membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons	Requirement of neurotransmitter
  Are not in very close proximity	Yes

• D.

  Membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons	Requirement of neurotransmitter
  Are not in very close proximity	No

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Electrical synapse
a. The membranes of pre- and post-synaptic neurons are very close to each other.
b. Electrical current flow directly from one neuron into the other across these synapses.
c. Impulse transmission occur at faster rate.
d. Rare in our body.