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The transport process by which ACh is released into the synaptic cleft is called Exocytosis.

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What destroys ACh?

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine (ACh) into choline and acetate, thus destroying ACh. This process helps in regulating the levels of ACh at the synaptic cleft and terminating its action.


How is acetylcholine (ACh) removed from the synaptic cleft?

Acetylcholine is degraded by acetylcholinesterase


What is the name of the cell that releases the neurotransmitters?

Exocytosis. As a result of the influx of Calcium ions, the synaptic vesicles transport the neurotransmitter Ach (Acetylcholine) to the presynaptic membrane, the vesicles fuse to the membrane, and the neurotransmiffer, Ach, diffuses. Once the neurotransmitters cross the synaptic cleft, they bind to the receptors on the post synaptic membrane. Hope it helps a bit.


What change does ACh cause in an ACh receptor?

Acetylcholine (ACh) binding to an acetylcholine receptor triggers a conformational change in the receptor protein, leading to the opening of an ion channel within the receptor. This allows specific ions, such as sodium or potassium, to flow across the cell membrane, resulting in changes in membrane potential and ultimately leading to cellular responses.


Why doesn't acetylcholine remain on the post-synaptic process?

Acetylcholine (ACh) does not remain on the post-synaptic membrane because it is rapidly broken down by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. This enzymatic degradation occurs in the synaptic cleft, preventing prolonged stimulation of the post-synaptic receptors. Additionally, the reuptake of choline into the pre-synaptic neuron helps recycle components for future neurotransmitter synthesis. This process ensures that synaptic transmission is brief and precisely regulated.

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What destroys ACh?

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine (ACh) into choline and acetate, thus destroying ACh. This process helps in regulating the levels of ACh at the synaptic cleft and terminating its action.


How is acetylcholine (ACh) removed from the synaptic cleft?

Acetylcholine (ACh) is removed from the synaptic cleft through a process called enzymatic degradation. The enzyme acetylcholinesterase breaks down ACh into its components, acetate and choline, which are then taken back up into the presynaptic neuron for recycling or further processing.


After nervous stimulation stops ACh in the synaptic cleft is prevented from continuing stimulation of contraction by what?

acetylcholinesterase destroying the ACh


After nervous stimulation stops what prevents ACh in the synaptic cleft from continuing to stimulate contraction?

Acetylcholinesterase destroying the ACH


Why physostigmine is the antidote for atropine?

Physostigmine inhibit AchE (the enzyme that hadrolyse Ach), so Ach accumulate at synaptic cleft and banish the effect of atropine


Where are ACh receptors found in the body?

At every junction between a motor neuron and skeletal muscle fibers


How is acetylcholine (ACh) removed from the synaptic cleft?

Acetylcholine is degraded by acetylcholinesterase


Where can one carry out ACH checks?

You can cash an ACH check online at websites such as VeriCheck. An ACH check is a new method or form where the entire process in automated electronically.


What is released when an impulse reaches the end of a neuron?

The impulse ends in the terminal or synaptic knob. Here neurotransmitters are put in vesicles and travel across the synaptic cleft to the next neuron.


What is neuromusclular junction?

Connection between the motor neuron and the muscle fiber. Neuromuscular junction is made up of: 1. Axon ending of the motor neuron (contains the vessicles with acetylcholine ; neurotransmitter) 2. Motor end plate (portion of the sarcolemma that contacts the axon ending) 3. Synaptic cleft (space between the motor neuron and the motor end plate) Impulse--->axon ending--->release of ACH (acetycholine)--->ACH in the synaptic cleft--->ACH binds to the ACH receptors--->release of Calcium from sarcoplasmic reticulum--->Calcium activates Troponin and Tropomyosin--->binding sites are exposed.


What are the names of some common neurotransmitters?

Acetylcholine or aka ACH is the neurotransmitter that is released from the axon terminal to through the neuromuscular junction across the synaptic cleft which binds to the ACH receptors on the end motor plate of the Sarcolema.


What is the synaptic transmission ACh broken down to?

My guess is that it gets hydrolyzed to choline and acetic acid