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Divergence is where a main [[Presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons|presynaptic neuron splits]] its neurotransmitter to affect a large number of [[Presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons|postsynaptic neurons]]. | Divergence is where a main [[Presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons|presynaptic neuron splits]] its neurotransmitter to affect a large number of [[Presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons|postsynaptic neurons]]. | ||
[[Image:Divergence.png|We can see here how one presynaptic neuron is firing neurotransmitter and branching off to affect a few postsynaptic neurones. ]] | [[Image:Divergence.png|We can see here how one presynaptic neuron is firing neurotransmitter and branching off to affect a few postsynaptic neurones.]] | ||
We can see here how one presynaptic neuron is firing its neurotransmitter which branches off in different direction to affect a few different postsynaptic neurons. | |||
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Perron J, Dodd J (2011) Inductive specification and axonal orientation of spinal neurons mediated by divergent bone morphogenetic protein signaling pathways, [research article] 6:36, Available through http://www.neuraldevelopment.com/ [Accessed 29 November 2012] | Perron J, Dodd J (2011) Inductive specification and axonal orientation of spinal neurons mediated by divergent bone morphogenetic protein signaling pathways, [research article] 6:36, Available through http://www.neuraldevelopment.com/ [Accessed 29 November 2012] | ||
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Revision as of 12:40, 30 November 2012
Divergence is where a main presynaptic neuron splits its neurotransmitter to affect a large number of postsynaptic neurons.
We can see here how one presynaptic neuron is firing its neurotransmitter which branches off in different direction to affect a few different postsynaptic neurons.
Perron J, Dodd J (2011) Inductive specification and axonal orientation of spinal neurons mediated by divergent bone morphogenetic protein signaling pathways, [research article] 6:36, Available through http://www.neuraldevelopment.com/ [Accessed 29 November 2012]