Why is the flow of signals in a synapse from axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron but not the reverse

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Why is the flow of signals in a synapse from axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron but not the reverse

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answered Jan 19, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) 5 11 37
selected Jan 29, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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When an electrical signal reaches the axonal end of a neuron, it releases a chemical substance. This chemical diffuses towards the dendrite end of next neuron where it generates an electrical impulse or signal. Hence, the electrical signal is converted into.a chemical signal at the axonal end. Since these chemicals are absent at the dendritic end of the neuron, the electrical signal cannot be converted into chemical signal.

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