neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters and Their Types

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A chemical substance present in neuron. Transmits nerve impulse from one to another neuron. Thus also called a mediator for impulse transmission. Transmission occurs through synapse. Discovered first by Otto Loewi in 1921. Was an Austrian scientist who practically came out with this discovery. Criteria for Neurotransmitters Various substances are categorized as neurotransmitters. Following criteria … Read more

Various neurotransmitters and their functions

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Neurotransmitters are chemical agents synthesized by nerve cells. Are stored in secretory vesicles in axon terminals.  Released when a nerve impulse reaches the end bulb. Also defined as the chemicals which allow the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next across synapses.  Produce an excitatory or inhibitory response in the post synaptic membrane. … Read more