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What is the mechanism for transport of neurotransmitter (i.e Acetylcholine in a muscles junction?)

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The mechanism for transport of neurotransmitters are analyzed. Acetylcholine in a muscle junction are given.

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1) action potential down axon of pre-synaptic cell
2) at axon terminal, pre-synaptic membrane depolarizes, which creates voltage in active ...

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