Posted by IsoM on April 3, 2002, at 3:34:31
In reply to A ''SEROTONIN NEURON'' ??, posted by Janelle on April 3, 2002, at 2:05:35
Janelle, I can't say whether every neuron in the brain handles every neurotransmitter there is, but no, neurotransmitters aren't specific for specific neurons. The same path (a neuron)is used by many of the neurotransmitters. The axon end can release different neurotransmitters & the receptor ends have various receptors that receive diff neurotransmitters released.
You do know that there are many chemicals that can act as chemical messengers in neurons, don't you? Not just neurotransmitter you hear about like serotonin, dopamine etc, right?
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