Chapter 12.5, Problem 19BYGO

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Neurotransmitters are organic molecules synthesized by a nerve cell; it is released when a nerve signal reaches the terminal of the axon or nerve fiber varicosity. The neurotransmitters have specialized effect on receiving cell’s physiology. Neurotransmitters are released by exocytosis that binds to specific receptors of the receiving cell. Some of the neurotransmitters are inhibitory, some are excitatory, and for others, the end product depends on the type of receptor the postsynaptic cell has.