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Dendritic Autoreceptors

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The dendrites of certain neurons release some neurotransmitter when the cell is active. Activation of dendritic autoreceptors by the neurotransmitter (or by a drug that binds with these receptors) hyperpolarizes the membrane, reducing the neuron’s rate of firing. Blocking of dendritic autoreceptors by a drug prevents this effect.
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