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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.
Are neurons in contact with each other?
no
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........
Which of these brain cells send and return messages to each other?
Neurons are the brain cells responsible for sending and receiving messages to each other. They transmit electrical and chemical signals through connections called synapses.
How do neurons and neurotransmitters communicate with each other and with the body?
Chicken Butt!
Why do some girls fist each other?
Because you touch yourself at night. And they touch each other.
The two main ways in which neurons are able to react to stimuli are?
Neurons can react to stimuli through electrical signaling, where they generate action potentials to transmit information along their length. They can also respond to chemical signals by releasing neurotransmitters at synapses to communicate with other neurons or target cells.
Why normal distribution curve does not touch each other?
A single curve cannot touch "each other" since "each other" implies two curves.
What receives messages from other neurons and sends messages to other neurons?
messenger neurons
Which of the sensory functions involves neurons in the posterior root ganglia?
Somatic sensory functions involve neurons in the posterior root ganglia. These neurons are responsible for transmitting information such as touch, pressure, pain, and temperature from the body to the central nervous system.
What is junction between two neurons?
The junction between two neurons is called a synapse. At the synapse, the electrical signal in the first neuron (presynaptic neuron) is converted into a chemical signal in the form of neurotransmitters, which then travel across the synapse and are received by the second neuron (postsynaptic neuron) to continue the signal transmission.
