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Synaptic transmission

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The process by which a neuron releases a neurotransmitter across a synaptic gap, where it binds to receptors on another neuron and influences its activity.

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When a signal reaches its ending, dopamine is released into the synaptic gap. It crosses the gap and binds to dopamine receptors on the receiving neuron, influencing that neuron's activity. This process is synaptic transmission.
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