Neurotransmitter

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Nervous System Physiology subtree

Chemical messenger released from presynaptic terminal, diffuses across cleft, binds postsynaptic receptors. Classes: amino-acid (glutamate, GABA, glycine), monoamine (DA, NE, 5-HT, histamine), ACh, peptide, gas (NO).

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