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Cells > Cellular Structures > Cell Surface Extensions > Axons > Presynaptic Terminals
Cells > Neurons > Nerve Fibers > Axons > Presynaptic Terminals
Nervous System > Neurons > Nerve Fibers > Axons > Presynaptic Terminals
... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Cell Membrane > Cell Membrane Structures > Intercellular Junctions > Synapses > Presynaptic Terminals
Nervous System > Synapses > Presynaptic Terminals

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Presynaptic Terminals  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Axon Terminal
  • Axon Terminals
  • Boutons, Synaptic
  • Bouton, Synaptic
  • Ending, Presynaptic Nerve
  • Endings, Presynaptic Nerve
  • Nerve Ending, Presynaptic
  • Nerve Endings, Presynaptic
  • Presynaptic Nerve Ending
  • Presynaptic Nerve Endings
  • Synaptic Bouton
  • Synaptic Boutons
  • Synaptic Terminal
  • Synaptic Terminals
  • Terminal, Axon
  • Terminals, Axon
  • Terminals, Synaptic
  • Terminal, Synaptic

Scope note

  • The distal terminations of axons which are specialized for the release of neurotransmitters. Also included are varicosities along the course of axons which have similar specializations and also release transmitters. Presynaptic terminals in both the central and peripheral nervous systems are included.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017729

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