Neurons communicate with each other through specialized junctions known as synapses, where signals are passed using both electrical and chemical processes. An electrical impulse travels down the axon of a neuron, and, when it reaches the synapse, it triggers the release of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. These molecules cross a small gap between neurons and bind to receptors on the next cell, generating a new electrical signal. This process allows information to move rapidly through neural networks, enabling functions such as sensation, movement, and thought.
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