Principal Modes of Neurotransmission Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main principal modes of neurotransmission?
A
Classical, auto, retrograde
2
Q
Classical neurtransmission
A
NT sits in presynaptic bouton, released into cleft and acts on receptors on the postsynaptic neuron
3
Q
Auto neurotransmission
A
NT is released into synaptic cleft, acts on receptors in the presynaptic bouton in the region the NT has been released from. =self-regulating form of transmission
4
Q
Retrograde neurotransmission (e.g. cannabinoids)
A
NTs are released from postsynaptic neuron, acts on receptors on the presynaptic neuron
5
Q
Where do NTs act
A
on surface receptors
