At a synapse, an action potential causes the presynaptic neuron to release neurotransmitters that either excite or inhibit the postsynaptic neuron from firing its own action potential.

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  Action potentials and synapses - Queensland Brain Institute

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• neurotransmitter concept
• synapse concept