Professor Murthy is studying neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter. In many of these neurons, the professor should expect to see

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Neurons that release a particular small-molecule neurotransmitter may also release at least one type of neuropeptide neurotransmitter. However, it is unlikely that these neurons would release a second type of small-molecule neurotransmitter because that would require the expression of different synthetic enzymes and transporters, which is usually not observed in a single type of neuron.

Professor Murthy Is Studying Neurons That Release a Particular Small-Molecule