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Major types of neurons in the nervous system
What are the major types of neurons in the nervous system
Excitatory glutamatergic pyramidal neurons
80% of neocortical neurons, long range
Inhibitory gamma aminobutyric acid-ergic (GABAergic) interneurons
20% of neocortical neurons, mostly local
Neuromodulatory neurons
neurons expressing acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, histamine, and neuropeptides such as orexin/hypocretin, somatostatin that often also corelease the classical neurotransmitters glutamate or GABA.
