When communicating, neurons release neurotransmitters into a synapse to be delivered to a receiving neuron. These neurotransmitters are released from small packets called synaptic vesicles.

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Neurotransmitters are biological molecules that are secreted by neurons and that alter the behaviour of their target neurons or effector cells. Release of hunger-promoting and satiety-promoting ...

Between impulses the transmitter molecules are rapidly removed from the synaptic cleft to prevent continuous stimulation of postsynaptic neurons ... Re-uptake – the neurotransmitter is ...