Chemical Synapses: Neuronal Signal Transmission

Chemical synapses are the most common type of synapses in the body. To transmit information from one neuron to another or a target organ, a chemical substance termed transmitter is used. Depending on the released transmitter, chemical synapses can have either an excitatory or inhibitory effect on downstream cells.

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