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Neurotransmitters - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===Small-Molecule Neurotransmitters===
===Small-Molecule Neurotransmitters===
====Amino Acids====
====Amino Acids====
When '''glutamate''' is released it facilitates the opening of sodium channels within the post-synaptic membrane allowing sodium ions to enter the membrane and causing depolarisation. Therefore '''glutamate''' makes it easier for the cell to reach it's depolarisation threshold and generate an action potential. '''Glutamate'' is therefore classified as an excitatory neurotransmitter.
When '''glutamate''' is released it facilitates the opening of sodium channels within the post-synaptic membrane allowing sodium ions to enter the membrane and causing depolarisation. Therefore '''glutamate''' makes it easier for the cell to reach it's depolarisation threshold and generate an action potential. '''Glutamate''' is therefore classified as an excitatory neurotransmitter.
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