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Solved 2022 Semester 2 Question Paper ICSE Class 10 Biology — Question 11

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Question 4(iii)

Define the term Synapse. How are Cytons and Axons of neurons placed in the Cerebrum?

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Synapse is the point of contact between the terminal branches of the axon of a neuron with the dendrites of another neuron separated by a fine gap.
In the Cerebrum, Cytons are present in the outer portion (cortex) constituting the gray matter and Axons are present in the inner portion constituting the white matter.