Quantal analysis of synaptic potentials in neurons of the central nervous system.

This review concentrates on the results of quantal analysis at central synapses, particularly where the morphology and the electrophysiology of the same synaptic connection has been investigated. Results from quantal analysis at peripheral synapses are drawn on to help resolve some issues. The major topics covered in this review are the properties of the quantal synaptic potential and the junctional mechanisms involved in its generation