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Neurons are cells in the brain that use chemical and electrical signals to communicate. An electrical signal known as an ________________________ travels along the __________________________ of a neuron. The signal is then communicated to the next cell via chemical _________________________ which cross the _______________________ and are detected by molecular receptors on dendrites.
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