Why do we say that a neuron is a "glutaminergic" or "glycinergic" neuron? Does one neuron necessarily release only one type of neurotransmitter molecular at all its synapses, and do synapses have to involve neurotransmitter release at all? (Short answer, no and no :-)
All synapses are not the same. There are many different ways one neuron can affect the electrical activity of another neuron. This video is an overview of the different types of synapses, including chemical vs electrical synapses, where on the cell synapses are made, and the diversity of neurotransmitters released at synapses.
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Professor Bing Wen Brunton
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