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Lord Inari Lord Inari
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10 years ago Edited: 10 years ago, bio_man
Describe a synapse between a dopaminergic neuron and another neuron. Discuss ways that dopaminergic effects can be modified.
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10 years ago
Dopaminergic neurons release dopamine into the synapse, where it signals to post-synaptic neurons through specific receptors (illustrated here is the DRD4 receptor). Dopamine is then taken back into the presynaptic neuron through the dopamine transporter (DAT). Stimulants such as methylphenidate have been shown to block DAT, thus making more dopamine available in the extracellular space.


Lord I. Author
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10 years ago
Thanks, rsb! I was having trouble answering this question. Your explanation makes it simple for me.
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