Term Name: | dopamine secretion |
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Definition: | The regulated release of dopamine by a cell. Dopamine is a catecholamine and a precursor of adrenaline and noradrenaline. It acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system but it is also produced peripherally and acts as a hormone. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014046] QuickGO AmiGO |