glutamatergic synapses

Glutamatergic synapses are connections between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain that use a chemical called glutamate to send signals. When a neuron wants to communicate with another, it releases glutamate into the small gap (synapse). This glutamate then binds to receptors on the receiving neuron, triggering electrical signals that carry information onward. These synapses are crucial for learning, memory, and overall brain function because they amplify and transmit signals efficiently. Glutamatergic synapses are the most common excitatory connections in the brain, meaning they tend to promote activity in the neurons they connect.