A dopaminergic neuron is a neuron that releases dopamine from its synapses. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Dopamine is a phenethylamine naturally produced by the human body. ... Drawing by Santiago Ramón y Cajal of neurons in the pigeon cerebellum. ... Dopamine is a phenethylamine naturally produced by the human body. ... Illustration of the major elements in a prototypical synapse. ...