acetylcholine

Noun

Meaning

a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems

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Acetylcholine binds to acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic membrane to open the sodium-channels there, generating a new action potential. Source: Internet

After release acetylcholine is broken down by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase Like many other biologically active substances, acetylcholine exerts its effects by binding to and activating receptors located on the surface of cells. Source: Internet

Botulinum toxin causes temporary muscular paralysis by inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. Source: Internet

Carbamate pesticides Carbamate pesticides affect the nervous system by disrupting an enzyme that regulates acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Source: Internet

Eventually, stored acetylcholine is made available, and the amplitudes increase again. Source: Internet

Drugs acting on the acetylcholine system are either agonists to the receptors, stimulating the system, or antagonists, inhibiting it. Source: Internet

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