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Mitochondrial Neuronal Respiration

Meaning

Mitochondrial Neuronal Respiration refers to the process within neurons where mitochondria utilize oxygen to generate the vast majority of the cell’s energy supply in the form of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). This aerobic respiration is critically important for supporting the high energetic demands of neural signaling, neurotransmitter synthesis, and maintaining ion gradients. The efficiency of this process is a direct determinant of cognitive function and neural resilience. Impaired respiration is a key factor in neurodegenerative decline.