neurons what are neurons so special? Why are they so different from other cells? klauncica published on November 27, 2015 Stacked 1/5 Neurons are building blocks of: nervous system skeletal system gastrointestinal system 2/5 Sensory neurons: are able to stimulate muscle cells throughout the body. carry information from the sensory receptor cells throughout the body to the brain. are the neurons that provide connections between sensory and motor neurons, as well as between themselves 3/5 Action potential is: rapidly moving exchange of ions rapidly moving exchange of metals rapidly moving exchange of atoms 4/5 synapse is: gap between neurons chemical signal link between bones 5/5 Human brain has about: 50 bilion neurons 100 bilion neurons 100 milion neurons