Neurons will form multiple synapses with other neurons, creating a vast array of permutable communication pathways

• Additionally, many neurons can release multiple neurotransmitters, allowing for variability in neuronal responses to specific stimuli

The diversity of potential neural pathways allows the brain to perform more complex behaviours

• Emergent properties are functions that emerge when individual components interact to create a novel outcome
  

One emergent property that arises from the interaction of neurons within the brain is consciousness

• Consciousness is the state of being awake and aware (incorporating the perception of a wide array of stimuli)