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What is another name for a chemical messenger that regulates the activities of different body cells?
neurotransmitter
What is the most common neurotransmitter in the human body?
The most common neurotransmitter in the human body is glutamate. It is an excitatory neurotransmitter that plays a key role in learning and memory.
What is a chemical substance that mimics the action of a neurotransmitter?
A chemical substance that mimics the action of a neurotransmitter is called an agonist. Agonists bind to the same receptors as the neurotransmitter and produce similar effects in the body.
What do you call the chemical released by the axon that travels across a synapse and binds on the dendrites of the other neurons or body cells?
The chemical released by the axon that travels across a synapse and binds to dendrites or cells is called a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in transmitting signals between neurons and regulating various physiological processes in the body.
What neurotransmitter is highest in the blood during the fight or flight state?
Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone released from the adrenal glands and its major action, together with noradrenaline, is to prepare the body for fight-or-flight.
Which neurotransmitter the body's natural pain killer?
endorphins looked in my book :)
What is cholinesterase?
It's an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Basically, neurotransmitters are necessary for nerves to transmit impulses and messages throughout the body. Acetylcholine is used specifically to transmit sensory messages. Sometimes, the body produces so much acetylcholine that it becomes an annoyance. In these cases, cholinesterase is responsible for balancing out the production of acetylcholine by destroying it.
Why do antidepressants help with Parkinsonism?
because parkinsonism is caused by, or at least correlated with low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Antidepressants help your body regulate levels of this neurotransmitter, among other.
The land body located directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from southernmost Spain is?
The major land body just south of Spain is Africa. Specifically, the country of Morocco.
What is the most common neurotransmitter activated by psychoactive drugs and thought to be related to addiction?
This is dopamine. This neurotransmitter is responsible for the feelings of happiness and pleasure in your body so stimulating it can lead to addiction.
Which neurotransmitter helps your body return to normal after the stress response?
The neurotransmitter that helps the body return to normal after the stress response is called serotonin. It plays a role in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite, which are often affected by stress. Serotonin helps to counterbalance the effects of stress hormones like cortisol, promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being.
Name one major body of water that touchs Canada?
Atlantic ocean
