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colleen colleen
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12 years ago
There are some neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine, that are used extensively throughout the nervous system. Yet a single type of neurotransmitter can have multiple effects. How is this possible?   
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For neurotransmitters to generate their effects in other cells, they must bind to a receptor. It is possible for a neurotransmitter to bind to a variety of receptors, which are typically made up of multiple protein subunits. Each of these subunits may have several isoforms. As a result, there are many combinations of neurotransmitter/receptor bindings, each of which can generate its own unique response in the cell.   
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