Neurons are specific, unique kinds of cells in our bodies that carry information through electrical and chemical signals. Neurons are a core component of our nervous system, which includes both the brain and the spinal cord.
The neuron hypothesis was a major influence on modern neuropsychology.
The neuron hypothesis has three key aspects:
- Neurons are discrete, autonomous cells that interact but are not physically connected.
- They send electrical signals that have a chemical basis.
- They communicate with one another by using chemical signals.
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