Which of the following statements is false?
A)Synapses are direct contacts between neurons.
B)Both sensory and motor neurons use action potentials to transmit information.
C)The hypothalamus acts as an endocrine gland.
D)Sensory neurons carry impulses toward the central nervous system.
E)Motor neurons carry impulses away from the central nervous system.

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Synapses are not direct contacts between neurons. Rather, they are small gaps between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite or cell body of another neuron. neurotransmitters released by the presynaptic neuron diffuse across the synapse and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, transmitting the signal.

Which of the Following Statements Is False