Because neurons do not physically touch each other, they must use ____ in order to communicate.
A) neurofibrillary tangles
B) neurotransmitters
C) telomeres
D) radicals

Question

Because neurons do not physically touch each other, they must use ____ in order to communicate.
A) ​neurofibrillary tangles
B) ​neurotransmitters
C) ​telomeres
D) ​radicals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that can cross the synaptic gap between two neurons and bind to receptors on the receiving neuron, allowing for communication between the two neurons without physical contact. Neurofibrillary tangles, telomeres, and radicals are not involved in neuronal communication.

Because Neurons Do Not Physically Touch Each Other, They Must