Neuroscience
Some brain messages change the neighborhood.
Neuromodulators can influence groups of neurons over a slower timescale than fast synaptic signals.
The idea
Communication can differ in reach and timing, as well as in its message.
An example
Compare a direct message with a room-wide announcement as an analogy for different communication styles. It helps pose questions about who is affected and for how long, but it should not be mistaken for a literal map of the nervous system.
Try it
In a biological explanation, identify whether it describes a specific connection or an influence across a wider population.
More context
Neuromodulators can affect populations of neurons over a slower timescale than fast synaptic signaling. The nervous system uses more than one style of communication. Brain basics · a simplified overview
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