Neuronal signaling is the foundation of information transmission, processing, and storage in the nervous system, involving a series of complex and delicate electrochemical processes. The transmission of neural signals begins with the dendrites of a neuron receiving signals from other neurons, typically achieved through the release and reception of neurotransmitters (a type of chemical substance) in the synaptic gap. When neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the dendrites, they trigger a change in the electrical potential of the receptor neuron, leading to the opening or closing of ion channels, thereby altering the cell membrane's potential.