When electrical signals reach the end of a nerve, they trigger the release of neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that cross synapses to continue the signal transmission.

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  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• neurotransmitter concept
• synapse concept