WormBase Tree Display for WBProcess: WBbiopr:00000047
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| WBbiopr:00000047 | Public_name | Neurotransmission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | Neurons communicate across synaptic junctions with target cells, such as neurons, muscles, or specialized secretory cells through chemical messengers that are released from the neuron and bind to and activate receptors on the target cell. Pre-synaptic release of neurotransmitters can be evoked, such as through mechanical or chemical stimulation, as well as can occur spontaneously at a low rate. Depending on the neurotransmitter released and or the receptors of the post-synaptic cell, the activation of receptors can trigger excitatory or inhibitory actions in the target cell. These neuronal communications can also result in short term post-synapatic cellular changes to the membrane potential or can cause the activation of signaling cascades, resulting in longer term changes in the cell. | ||
| Other_name | Synaptic transmission | ||
| Related_topic | Generalisation_of | WBbiopr:00000093 | |
| Involved_entity | Interaction (11) | ||
| Associated_with | GO_term | GO:0007268 |
