Q1. The synapse’s effectiveness in transmitting nerve impulses is most critically determined by which of the following?
- (a) The diameter of the axon
- (b) The length of the dendritic arborisation
- (c) The concentration of neurotransmitter and the number of receptors in the postsynaptic membrane
- (d) The presence of myelin sheaths along the dendrites
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) The concentration of neurotransmitter and the number of receptors in the postsynaptic membrane