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A single neuron can transmit 1,000 impulses per second. The brain’s version of rapid-fire texting.

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Some neurons can fire at very high rates—up to about 1,000 Hz (1,000 spikes/second) under specific conditions. Many neurons fire far slower in everyday activity, but the upper limit shows how fast neural signaling can get. High-frequency firing is often constrained by refractory periods and energy demands.

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