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Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles in the terminal bouton of pre-synaptic axons. They are released from the terminal bouton into the synaptic cleft and the neurotransmitters exert their action on the post-synaptic neurons.

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What is the functions of neurotransmitter?

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neurotransmitter


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If a neurotransmitter depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane it is referred to as?

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