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Scientific American: Psychology

Infographic Activity 2.3: Communication Between Neurons

Communication Between Neurons

Messages travel within a neuron using electrical currents. But communication between neurons depends on the movement of chemicals – neurotransmitters. Though they all work in the same way, there are many different types of neurotransmitters, each linked to unique effects on behavior. However, drugs and other substances, known as agonists and antagonists, can alter this process of communication between neurons by boosting or blocking normal neurotransmitter activity.

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