Term: retinal bipolar neuron spontaneous neurotransmitter secretion
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Name: retinal bipolar neuron
Synonyms:
Definition: A bipolar neuron found in the retina and having connections with photoreceptors cells and neurons in the inner plexiform layer.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009318]
Name: spontaneous neurotransmitter secretion
Synonyms: stimulus-independent neurotransmitter secretion
Definition: Neurotransmitter secretion that occurs in the absence of the action of a secretagogue or a presynaptic action potential.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0061669]    QuickGO    AmiGO