Neuron X sends a signal that is picked up and processed by Neuron Y.This between-cell communication generally occurs via

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Neuron X sends a signal that is picked up and processed by Neuron Y typically through chemical transmission known as synaptic transmission. This involves the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron (Neuron X), which bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron (Neuron Y) and trigger an electrochemical signal in the postsynaptic neuron. Electrical stimulation (B) may occur within a single neuron, but not between cells in the nervous system. While fibers may connect neurons, they do not facilitate communication between cells (C). The diffusion of water (D) does not play a role in between-cell communication in the nervous system.

Neuron X Sends a Signal That Is Picked Up and Processed