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The chemical messenger of the body is a neurotransmitter. They are chemicals that carry signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles. In the synaptic cleft, impulses are exchanged between two neurons.
bini Paul
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∙ 11y agoA neurotransmitter is a chemical in the brain which causes receptors on neurons to fire.
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What neurotransmitter might the parietal lobe use and why?
The neurotransmitter used by the parietal lobe is acetylcholine.
Anagonist defininition in human anatomy?
A mimic of a neurotransmitter. Not the exact neurotransmitter, but works in the same way.
Which of these is the neurotransmitter associated with laughter?
Endorphins : "Humor involves the brain's reward system, which mainly uses dopamine as its neurotransmitter."
The effect of a neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell occurs when the neurotransmitter?
binds to specific receptors on postsynaptic cell membrane
What specific neurotransmitter is released from the axon terminus?
You do not have single neurotransmitter, which is released from axon terminals. There are many. Some facilitate the conduction of the impulse and others inhibit the same. You have acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine and many others acting as neurotransmitter.
What is the best known neurotransmitter?
acetylcholine
What word belongs to this definition move across a gap?
If it's a synaptic gap then the answer would be neurotransmitter.
What is the medical term meaning neurotransmitter?
neurotransmitter
Is the best definition of sublime?
"Is" is not the best definition of sublime.
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 is the best definition of a niche apex?
which of the following is the best definition of niche apex
What is the best definition of tag?
LOCK OUT TAG OUT WHAT is the best definition of an authorized worker?
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
