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Neurotransmitters are a specific class of signaling molecules released by neurons to communicate with other neurons or target cells. They are typically small molecules, such as amino acids or amines, and are synthesized and stored in synaptic vesicles within nerve terminals. When a nerve impulse reaches the terminal, neurotransmitters are released into the synapse, binding to receptors on the target cell, triggering a response. (Sheng et al., 2021),.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Neurotransmitters. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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