Evoked Neurotransmission (VIDEO) Columbia University Irving Medical Center This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption In evoked neurotransmission (left), large numbers of vesicles fuse simultaneously, releasing neurotransmitters that cross the synapse and activate multiple receptors. This is the primary way neurons communicate. In miniature neurotransmission (right), a single vesicle fuses, releasing a small amount of neurotransmitter that crosses the synapse. These Credit Lab of Brian McCabe, Ph.D./Columbia University Medical Center Usage Restrictions Credit Lab of Brian McCabe, Ph.D./Columbia University Medical Center License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.