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A key limitation of using only electrical impulses for communication in multicellular organisms is that: transmitting a new impulse

Question
A key limitation of using only electrical impulses for communication in multicellular organisms is that: transmitting a new impulse
They can reach every single cell instantly
They only reach cells connected by nervous tissue, and cells need time to reset before
They require no cellular reset time at all
They are only used in plants
Answer
They only reach cells connected by nervous tissue, and cells need time to reset before
Detailed Explanation
Electrical impulses are limited to cells connected via nervous tissue and require a reset period before a new impulse can be generated, unlike more persistent chemical signalling.
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