neurotransmitters Flashcards

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excitatory neurotransmitter

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make it more likely that the next neuron with fire

acetylcholine and dopamine

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inhibitory neurotransmitters

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make it less likely the next neuron will fire

gaba and serotonin

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summation

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likelihood of cell firing is determind by them neurotransmitters binding to the post-synaptic neuron

net result of calculation (summation) determines whether or not the cell fires

positive- will fire
negative- will not fire

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