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A neurotransmitter is a chemical or peptide in synapses, usually between neurons, a neuron and muscle or a neuron and other organ. The neurotransmitter transmits information to and from and within the brain. When a neurotransmitter is released from the presynaptic cell in response to depolarization of the cell by an action potential, it diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds a receptor or ligand-gated ion channel on the postsynaptic cell. Binding on the postsynaptic cell alters the resting potential of the postsynaptic cell in either an inhibitory or excitatory manner, making the cell less susceptible or more susceptible (respectively) to an action potential. Examples include, but are not limited to, acetylcholine, GABA, noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine.
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What neurotransmitter is most affected by nicotine and how does tobacco affect the neurotransmitter?
acetylcholine
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?
neurotransmitter neurotransmitter neurotransmitter
What neurotransmitter functions as a common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric Acid) is the most common neurotransmitter producing inhibition in the brain.
Is dopamine a neurotransmitter?
Yes, Dopamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter. It is important in motivation and pleasure perception in humans.
What mediator is considered to be both a neurotransmitter and a hormone?
Norepinephrine is a mediator that is considered to be both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. Hormones that are produced by both ovaries and testes are inhibin.
What is the medical term meaning neurotransmitter?
neurotransmitter
What neurotransmitter acts as a natural opiate?
neurotransmitter are not a natural opite
What is the feel good neurotransmitter?
Dopamine are the feel good neurotransmitter.
What neurotransmitter is most affected by nicotine and how does tobacco affect the neurotransmitter?
acetylcholine
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?
neurotransmitter neurotransmitter neurotransmitter
What neurotransmitter functions as a common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric Acid) is the most common neurotransmitter producing inhibition in the brain.
Is GABA a hormone?
GABA is a neurotransmitter, it is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter of the nervous system
What is the substance released at axon terminals?
The substance that is released at an axonal ending to propagate the nerve impulse to the next nerve or muscle is called
Which neurotransmitter is more likely to be effective in reducing anxiety?
Dopamine is a feel good neurotransmitter.
Is histamine a neurotransmitter?
Histamine is a neurotransmitter produced by basophils (a type of white blood cell).
What neurotransmitter might the parietal lobe use and why?
The neurotransmitter used by the parietal lobe is acetylcholine.
Is choline a neurotransmitter?
No
