Neurons:Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. They transmit electrical signals and communicate with each other through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmission: Neurotransmission is the process by which neurons communicate with each other. When an electrical signal reaches the end of a neuron (the axon terminal), it triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synapse, the small gap between neurons. The neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the next neuron, continuing the signal.
Synaptic Transmission: Synaptic transmission refers to the process of communication between neurons at the synapse. It involves the release, diffusion, and binding of neurotransmitters to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.
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