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dendritic spine

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structure and function in neuron

  • neuron; conduction of the action potential
    In nervous system: Dendrites

    …provided by specialized structures called dendritic spines, which, by providing discrete regions for the reception of nerve impulses, isolate changes in electrical current from the main dendritic trunk.

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  • nervous system
    In human nervous system: Basal ganglia

    …the putamen terminate upon the dendritic spines of spiny striatal neurons, and all output is via axons of the same neurons. Chemically, spiny striatal neurons are heterogeneous; that is, most contain more than one neurotransmitter. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary neurotransmitter contained in spiny striatal neurons. Other neurotransmitters found…

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