bouton FBbt_00005116
bouton
ID: FBbt_00005116
Nervous system
A swelling specialized for the release of neurotransmitter that most commonly occurs along, or at the end of an axon. (Purves et al., 2004)
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Relationships
- is part of: synapse
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| terminal bouton | exact synonym | |
| synaptic bouton | exact synonym |
Parts of bouton (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| t-bar | Nervous_system |
Subclasses of bouton (4 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| NMJ bouton | Nervous_system | |
| type I bouton | Nervous_system | |
| type II bouton | Nervous_system | |
| type III bouton | Nervous_system |