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Record 1 2006-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Nervous System
  • Immunology
  • Medication
DEF

A location in the cell where molecules of a certain nature, such as [hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, etc.] can take effect on the cell to alter its biochemical processes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Système nerveux
  • Immunologie
  • Médicaments
CONT

Les molécules qui effectuent la communication d'un neurone à l'autre sont neurotransmettrices. Les neurotransmetteurs se fixent sur le site émetteur d'un neurone et se déplacent sur le site récepteur d'un autre.

Spanish

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