Although nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter, describe the ways it differs from classical neurotransmitter such as dopamine.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: 1. NO is a gas 2. It is not stored 3. It can pass through plasma membranes and bind to proteins within a neuron 4. NO is not released when calcium influx occurs
Answer Location: Nitric Oxide: A Unique Neurotransmitter
Learning Objective: Monoamine Neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Serotonin
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