Describe How Neurons Communicate

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Essay

Describe how neurons communicate. Mention the key components of the neurons that are involved. Explain the process whereby the electrical signal (the information) is transferred from one neuron to another.

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Definitions:

Isomaltose

A disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules linked together, often produced during the digestion of starch.

Secretin

Secretin is a hormone produced by the S cells of the duodenum that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding in the neutralization of stomach acid in the small intestine.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine that is responsible for most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone released by the small intestine in response to the ingestion of fats, playing a critical role in digestion by stimulating the gallbladder to release bile.