Neuron A is stimulated and fires an action potential. Which of the following best describes how Neuron A will send that message to Neuron B?A) The action potential transfers from the end of Neuron A’s axon to the Neuron B’s dendrites, which are in direct contact with one anotherB) As the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, the signal becomes stronger and jumps to Neuron B.C) When the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, chemicals known as neurotransmitters are released across the synapse.D) When the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, electrical signals are released across the synapse.

Neurons/nerve cells are considered an important component in the human body that helps the organs communicate with each other. Communication between the organs in the human body takes place with help of numerous neurons/nerve cells in the nervous system. Neurons/nerve cells from one body part (for example; brain) carries message/information to nerve cells/neurons in another body (for example; stomach) with the help of numerous neurons between them. The messages/information are sent as electrical signals through neurons. However, information cannot be sent directly from one neuron to another in the form of electrical signals as they are not directly connected with each other. However, the transmission of information/message is possible with the help of chemicals (neurotransmitters) released to the synapse (the gap between the nerve cells/neurons). Therefore, we can infer that Option-C would appropriately answer the given question.

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Neuron A is stimulated and fires an action potential. Which of the following best describes how Neuron A will send that message to Neuron B?

A) The action potential transfers from the end of Neuron A’s axon to the Neuron B’s dendrites, which are in direct contact with one another
B) As the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, the signal becomes stronger and jumps to Neuron B.

C) When the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, chemicals known as neurotransmitters are released across the synapse.
D) When the action potential reaches the end of Neuron A’s axon, electrical signals are released across the synapse.

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