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I understand how neurotransmitters function and all, but I'm still not sure if a specific neuron can only release one specific type of neurotransmitter. For instance, could a neuron potentially release both epinephrine and GABA, depending upon need?
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That depends on the neuron. In the autonomic nervous system all sympathetic preganglionic neurons are cholinergic (the neuron that synapses with a ganglion releases acetylcholine) There are thousands of different types of neurons in the body and each one serves a different function. So to answer your question, some neurons can only release a certain neurotransmitter and others can release multiple types of neurotransmitters.
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