Between two neurons, at the synapse, information is transmitted as a(n):
Question
Between two neurons, at the synapse, information is transmitted as a(n):
Electrical impulse directly
Chemical signal (via released chemicals)
Sound wave
Magnetic pulse
Answer
Chemical signal (via released chemicals)
Detailed Explanation
At the end of the axon, an electrical impulse triggers release of chemicals that cross the synapse and start a new electrical impulse in the next neuron.