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Synaptic Transmission

Synaptic transmission

Communication from a neuron to another cell at a specialized junction, often using neurotransmitter release and receptors.

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When an electrical signal reaches a neuron's ending, it can trigger chemical messengers to cross a tiny gap and affect another cell.

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TopicCell Biology

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ProcessAction Potentialcan trigger
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Action Potential · ProcessCAN TRIGGER →Synaptic Transmission · Process

Recommended Reading

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textbookCommunication Between NeuronsOpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e
Research Claims

Synaptic transmission depends on cell type, release probability, receptor composition, uptake, diffusion, and plasticity; a single neuron can use multiple transmitters and cotransmitters.