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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.

synthesis storage presynaptic muscarinic receptor presynaptic muscarinic receptor release postsynaptic muscarinic receptor termination nicotinic receptor

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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