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Neurons are cell unit of the nervous system. It is an electrically excitable cell which receives, processes, and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. These signals between neurons occur via specialized connections known as synapses - electrical and chemical.
Chemical synapses transmit chemical signals through neurotransmitters whereas electrical synapses transmit electrical signals through ion gated channels.
cross-membrane voltage changes can alter the function of voltage-dependent ion channels and action potential is generated. This change in cross-membrane potential travels rapidly along the cell's axon, and activates synaptic connections resulting in electical signal generation.
Electrical signals work through gap junction and can travel in both the directions. Electrical signal generation is fast and passive process.

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