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Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles in the terminal bouton of pre-synaptic axons. They are released from the terminal bouton into the synaptic cleft and the neurotransmitters exert their action on the post-synaptic neurons.

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What is the functions of neurotransmitter?

The neurotransmitters are stored in tiny sac-like structures called vesicles at the end of axons. When an impulse, or nerve signal, reaches the end of the axon, the vesicles release a neurotransmitter into the small space between the adjoining cells (synaptic gap). Neurotransmitters diffuse across the synapse and bind to receptors in the receiving cell that are specific for the neurotransmitter.


What is the medical term meaning neurotransmitter?

neurotransmitter


Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles called the?

Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles called the presynaptic terminal. These vesicles are located at the end of the axon terminal of a neuron and release neurotransmitters into the synapse to facilitate communication with other neurons.


A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that when released has an effect on the next cell is called a?

neurotransmitters


What is the feel good neurotransmitter?

Dopamine are the feel good neurotransmitter.


What neurotransmitter acts as a natural opiate?

neurotransmitter are not a natural opite


Is dopamine an Inhibitory transmitter?

No, dopamine is not an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It is a type of monoamine neurotransmitter that acts as both an excitatory and modulatory neurotransmitter in the brain.


If a neurotransmitter depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane it is referred to as?

Excitatory neurotransmitter.


Is GABA a hormone?

GABA is a neurotransmitter, it is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter of the nervous system


What is the substance released at axon terminals?

The substance that is released at an axonal ending to propagate the nerve impulse to the next nerve or muscle is called


Is histamine a neurotransmitter?

Histamine is a neurotransmitter produced by basophils (a type of white blood cell).


Which neurotransmitter is more likely to be effective in reducing anxiety?

Dopamine is a feel good neurotransmitter.

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