neurotransmitter

Noun

Meaning

a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mediator glycine conciliator dopamine epinephrine adrenergic catecholamine vasoconstrictor acetylcholine serotonin glucagon aspartate neurobiological sympathomimetic antiadrenergic
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Hypernyms

neurochemical

Hyponyms

adrenalin GABA adrenaline epinephrine epinephrin acetylcholine

Examples

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter used at the neuromuscular junction —in other words, it is the chemical that motor neurons of the nervous system release in order to activate muscles. Source: Internet

Alcohol inhibits glutamate (a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system) neurotransmission by reducing the effectiveness at the NMDA receptor, which is related to memory loss associated with intoxication. Source: Internet

An example of a receptor agonist is Valium, a benzodiazepine that mimics effects of the endogenous neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to decrease anxiety. Source: Internet

Adenosine receptor antagonism also promotes neurotransmitter release (e. Source: Internet

Alternatively, drugs can prevent neurotransmitter storage in synaptic vesicles by causing the synaptic vesicle membranes to leak. Source: Internet

Acetylcholine was also the first neurotransmitter to be identified. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neurotransmissive neurotransmit neurotransmitted neurotransplantation neurotransporter neurotrauma