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For the most part, neurons in the human brain communicate with one another by releasing chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
Webmost prevalent inhibitory neurotransmitter in neurons of cns.
Primary excitatory neurotransmitter in cns;
Involved in learning and memory.
Neuron synthesizes chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters.
Action potentials travel down the axon.
Released molecules diffused across the cleft, attach to receptors and.
Webneurotransmitters bind to one of two classes of receptors at the cell surface, ionotropic or metabotropic (figure 12. 28).