<p>I understand that neurotransmitters are used to send signals between neurons in the brain and that some are used for rather specific functions. However, is the exact distribution/concentration/consumption and tolerances of neurotransmitters in various areas of the brain known?</p>

<p>Related and considered: <br>
<a href="https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/1748/which-neurotransmitters-can-be-measured-in-a-living-human-brain">Which neurotransmitters can be measured in a living human brain?</a> <br>
<a href="https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/1215/neurotransmitter-based-imaging-techniques">Neurotransmitter based imaging techniques</a></p>

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2014-10-22T20:28:11.893Z
The distribution of receptors (and their subtypes) is much more important than the concentrations of the neurotransmitters, which (despite science journalism's focus of late) are very dynamic.
Chuck Sherrington
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2014-10-22T20:30:50.983Z
@ChuckSherrington I think that comment could be developed into a worthwhile answer if you could give me some references. (:
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How does neurotransmitter distribution and usage vary thought the brain?
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# How does neurotransmitter distribution and usage vary thought the brain?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-10-22)

I understand that neurotransmitters are used to send signals between neurons in the brain and that some are used for rather specific functions. However, is the exact distribution/concentration/consumption and tolerances of neurotransmitters in various areas of the brain known?

Related and considered:   
[Which neurotransmitters can be measured in a living human brain?](https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/1748/which-neurotransmitters-can-be-measured-in-a-living-human-brain)   
[Neurotransmitter based imaging techniques](https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/1215/neurotransmitter-based-imaging-techniques)

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> **username_1**: The distribution of receptors (and their subtypes) is much more important than the concentrations of the neurotransmitters, which (despite science journalism's focus of late) are very dynamic.  
> **username_0**: @ChuckSherrington I think that comment could be developed into a worthwhile answer if you could give me some references. (:  

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