neuromodulators vs nerotransmitters Flashcards
description of neurotransmitters
chemicals released by a pre-synaptic neuron to send signals to the post-synaptic neuron
role of neuromodulators
to alter the neural transmission of neurons by controlling the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters
description of neuromodulators
chemicals released by neurons to alter the effectiveness of neural transmission
role of neurotransmitters
to transmit chemical signals to the adjacent neuron
site of release of neuromodulators
outside the synapse into the neural tissue in brain region
site of release of neurotransmitters
into the synapse
target of neurotransmitters
a single post-synaptic neuron
target of neuromodulators
groups of neurons
speed of action of neurotransmitters
moderately fast
speed of actions of neuromodulators
moderately slow and last for longer periods
examples of neuromodulators
dopamine and seratonin
examples of neurotransmitters
glutamate and GABA
