Term Name:	dense core granule exocytosis
Synonyms:	dense core vesicle exocytosis
Definition:	The secretion of molecules (e.g. neuropeptides, insulin-related peptides or neuromodulators such as serotonin and dopamine) contained within a membrane-bounced dense core granule by fusion of the granule with the plasma membrane of a cell in response to increased cytosolic calcium levels.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:1990504]    QuickGO    AmiGO