Which one of the following best describes how neurons transmit messages to one another?
A) By stimulating the flow of blood in nearby arteries
B) By generating myelin in the synapses
C) By fusing together into a single neuron
D) By sending chemical substances to one another

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Neurons transmit messages to one another through synapses, where the axon terminal of one neuron releases neurotransmitters (chemical substances) into the synaptic cleft. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the dendrite of another neuron, facilitating the transmission of the message.

Which One of the Following Best Describes How Neurons Transmit