AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A neurotransmitter is a signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse. The cell receiving the signal, any main body part or target cell, may be another neuron, but could also be a gland or muscle cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries, boosts, and balances signals between neurons (also known as nerve cells) and target cells throughout the body. These target cells may be in glands, muscles, or other neurons.

Detailed explanation-3: -The type of cell signaling used by the neurotransmitters is paracrine signaling. This signaling involves cellular communication whereby a cell generates signals to induce alterations within the neighboring cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The release of neurotransmitter from neurons represents one of the pivotal events in synaptic transmission.

Detailed explanation-5: -The process of synaptic transmission generates or inhibits electrical impulses in a network of neurons for the processing of information. Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, while GABA is the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter.