Why do our nerves work?
Each nerve is insulated by our body.
Our body is a large electrical insulator.
Molecules that insulate are non-metals.
Can not conduct electricity:
- sugar
- carbohydrates
- proteins
- hormones
- cholesterol
98% of our body insulates electricity.
- muscles
- brain
- lungs
- liver
- skin
Tissues made from non-metal atoms cannot conduct electricity:
- carbon
- nitrogen
- oxygen
- sulfur
- others shown in green
Non-metals do not conduct electricity. RED Boxed area
Metals conduct electricity;