Acetylcholine is released from a presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft. Once in the synaptic gap, acetylcholine can: - Bind to presynaptic receptors: presynaptic activation or inhibition leads to automodulation of the presynaptic cholinergic neuron.
When welts are a sign of a medical problem, they are usually accompanied by other symptoms which provide clues to the problem. Physical trauma such as a blow can cause a welt, and welts can also be caused by allergic reactions, infections, injections, insect bites, and skin reactions, in very sensitive people. For example, in people with dermographism, even a gentle touch to the skin can cause a welt to emerge.
Injuries and certain diseases like Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) can cause defects or holes to occur in the cartilage layer. If you have a cartilage defect then the surfaces of your knee are no longer smooth, and your knee is likely to pop, snap or grind.