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Not exactly; as an impulse moves from one neuron to another it crosses a small space between the neurons called a synapse.
The neurons as said to 'not touch' because the cell MEMBRANES of the two neurons do NOT touch, nor merge, nor consequently is there any sharing of cytoplasm between the two neurons.
The two neurons ARE, however, HELD TOGETHER at that synapse by small molecules called SYNAPTIC ADHESION MOLECULES, which protrude FROM each neuron into the synaptic cleft or gap and then stick to one another. In this sense, PARTS of neurons do 'touch' PARTS of other neurons, in a MECHANICAL or structural manner, but NOT in an electrical or signal sense. The neural SIGNAL passes through the synaptic cleft or gap via neurotransmitter chemicals which are released by one neuron, diffuse quickly through the gap, and then stimulate a signal in the receiving neuron.
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Do neurons in your brain actually touch each other when receiving messages?
no. they do not.
What is junction between two neurons?
The synaptic cleft is the space between two neurons, they never actually touch each other.
Are neurons in contact with each other?
no
The two main ways in which neurons are able to react to stimuli are?
The two main ways in which neurons are able to react to stimuli are conduction impulses and communicating with each other. These stimuli can be touch, sound, light, taste, and smell.
Which of these brain cells send and return messages to each other?
Neurons send and return messages to each other.
What happens when someones brain has a low level of neurotransmitters?
Neurons aren't able to communicate with each other.
What are facts about neuron?
1) Neurons get used to each other,like neighbours. For example, the first time yout try to ride a bike the neurons are not used to each other,so you usually fall. After a lot of practice,the neurons start to get use to each other, and the next you you ride your bike you will ride perfectly because of your neurons. sorry i only have one reason........
What do the pathways in the brain do?
They allow neurons to communicate with each other
How do neurons and neurotransmitters communicate with each other and with the body?
Chicken Butt!
Do gas particles ever touch each other?
No, gas particles can touch each other when they collide.
Why do some girls fist each other?
Because you touch yourself at night. And they touch each other.
What three continents touch each other?
The three continents that touch each other are: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
