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Any chemical that imitates the chemical reactions of neurotransmitters in the brain. Examples of these include octopamine and 5-methoxy-?-methyltryptamine.
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Not all chemical messengers in the brain are classified as true neurotransmitters. Some examples include neuropeptides, endocannabinoids, and gasotransmitters like nitric oxide. These substances modulate neural activity and play important roles in brain function, but they differ from classical neurotransmitters in their structure or mode of action.
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Certain mental problems are thought to be caused by not having enough neurotransmitters. Why would a lack of neurotransmitters cause problems?
Neurotransmitters send signals from neuron to neuron
Would a lava flow be considered an extrusion?
Yes it would be considered an extrusion
Neurotransmitters released by 1 nerve cell are received by?
Neurotransmitters released by 1 nerve cell are received by another neuron. The receptor of a postsynaptic neuron receives the neurotransmitters.
Do neurotransmitters always cause hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic membrane?
No, many neurotransmitters cause the postsynaptic membrane to be depolarized.
Are DNA and RNA neurotransmitters?
No. Neurotransmitters are located in the brain. DNA & RNA are related to cell information and replication.
What effect does cannabis have on the neurons?
Marijuana is considered agonistic- it enhances the effects of neurotransmitters.
Many hormones synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract are chemically identical to brain neurotransmitters?
true
Where are neurotransmitters produced?
The nervous system is traditionally considered the main producer of neurotransmitters. They are produced in the cyton, or soma; the body of the nerve cell that contains the nucleus. They are then transported to the synaptic vessicles where they wait to be released by an action potential by stimulation.
What do neurotransmitters open?
Neurotransmitters act on synapses.
Which structure in the body releases neurotransmitters?
Neurons release neurotransmitters.
What neurotransmitters are amino acids?
define amino acids in neurotransmitters
What is the relationship between drugs and the transmission of neurotransmitters?
The relationship between drugs an the transmission of neurotransmitters is that the drugs can interfere with the work of the neurotransmitters.
What does an axon release when an impulse reaches the end of it?
Neurotransmitters to the synapse and the neurotransmitters bind with the receptors releasing the second messengers.
Certain mental problems are thought to be caused by not having enough neurotransmitters. Why would a lack of neurotransmitters cause problems?
Neurotransmitters send signals from neuron to neuron
Would a lava flow be considered an extrusion?
Yes it would be considered an extrusion
Are there neurotransmitters in our intestines and organs?
Yes, neurotransmitters are found wherever nerves are found.
Neurotransmitters released by 1 nerve cell are received by?
Neurotransmitters released by 1 nerve cell are received by another neuron. The receptor of a postsynaptic neuron receives the neurotransmitters.
