Neurotransmitter regulation

Definition

The process by which neurotransmitters, chemical messengers in the brain, are controlled or modulated to regulate functions such as communication between neurons.

Related terms

Synaptic transmission: The process by which nerve impulses travel across synapses (gaps) between neurons through the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Reuptake:

The reabsorption of released neurotransmitters back into the sending neuron after they have transmitted their signal.

Agonist:

A substance that mimics or enhances the effects of a specific neurotransmitter.