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Section I:
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

11. Acetylcholine Neurotransmission
 Part 3 of 8

Jack C. Waymire, Ph.D.

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Introduction to the Cell Biology of the Cholinergic Synapse

Figure 11.4 is a summary of the biological mechanisms involved in the synthesis, storage secretion, receptor interaction and termination of acetylcholine. Click on the region of the cell describing these processes to learn more about each one.

Postsynaptic Muscarinic Receptor Release Presynaptic Muscarinic Receptor Termination Nicotinic Receptor Presynaptic Muscarinic Receptor Storage Synthesis

Figure 11.4

Click on the blocks marked (above) to see details,
 or choose from the list below.

  1. Synthesis of Acetylcholine
  2. Storage of Acetylcholine
  3. Release of Acetylcholine
  4. Acetylcholine Receptors
    1. Nicotinic
    2. Muscarinic
  5. Termination of Acetylcholine Action

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