Q10
1 markMCQSection A

In a nerve cell, the site where the electrical impulse is converted into a chemical signal is known as :

Chemical Reactions and Equations
Control and Coordination

Options

(a)Axon
(b)Dendrites
(c)Neuromuscular junction
(d)Cell body
Official Answer

The correct option is (c) Neuromuscular junction.

Neuromuscular junctionChemical signalNeurotransmitterAxon terminal

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for selecting the correct option (c).

Hint

Think about the junction where a nerve meets a muscle and how the message is passed across the gap.

Quick Oral Answer

The site is the synapse or neuromuscular junction. At this point, the electrical impulse causes the release of neurotransmitters that diffuse across the gap to continue the signal.

Analysis & Explanation

In a nerve cell, the electrical impulse travels along the axon. When it reaches the axonal end, it must cross a gap to reach the next cell (like a muscle cell or another neuron). This site is the synapse or, specifically when connecting to a muscle, the neuromuscular junction. Here, the electrical impulse triggers the release of chemical substances (neurotransmitters) which act as chemical signals.

  • Option (a) Axon: This part conducts the electrical impulse away from the cell body but does not convert it to a chemical signal itself.
  • Option (b) Dendrites: These receive chemical signals from other neurons and convert them into electrical impulses.
  • Option (d) Cell body: This part contains the nucleus and integrates incoming signals but is not the site of signal conversion for transmission.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing dendrites with the axonal end; dendrites receive signals, they don't convert electrical to chemical for transmission.

Interesting Facts

The chemical signals used at these junctions are called neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Control and Coordination" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.