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transmitter

One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; opposed to receiver.


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Re: Caffeine Coursework

... ATP. It is not likely that adenosine is the primary neurotransmitter for any group of neurons, but rather that it is released together with other transmitters by a number of neuron types. Unlike most neurotransmitters, adenosine does not seem to be packaged into vesicles that are released in a ...

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by red.ninja13
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Caffeine Coursework
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Views: 865

Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Drosophila

... out the types of neurons in the various regions of the drosophila brain, their interconnections, and the specifics of channel types, receptors, transmitters, etc... I've been able to find bits and pieces in various papers, but I can't seem to find any particular sites or papers that summarize ...

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by pdavis68
Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:34 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Drosophila
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Re: How does a simple organism "know" to perform an action?

... or a nutrient) on a receptor specific for the given substance. This then triggers further actions via e.g. phosphorylation of subsequent receptors/transmitters and changes in the gene regulation. Viruses, being one of the most simplest of organisms, use receptor-ligand interactions to "know" ...

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by biohazard
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:22 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does a simple organism "know" to perform an action?
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metasynaptic gap: what is it filled with

neural transmitters cross the metasynaptic gap and are basically the 1s and 0s of a computer. but what do these neural transmitters cross through? I mean is there a gel of some kind or is it air or someting?

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by Roan
Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:10 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: metasynaptic gap: what is it filled with
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Views: 767

The Fiber Disease

... you....I hope all is going well with you and yours......Okay, you asked me: If we are the transmittors, where are the recievers? Perhaps the transmitters can control one receiver if all transmitters are set for the same address as the receiver. Write back!

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by London
Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:29 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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