PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What is released at the end of axons?
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Enzymes
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Neurotransmitters
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The presynaptic terminal is at the end of an axon and is the place where the electrical signal (the action potential) is converted into a chemical signal (neurotransmitter release).
Detailed explanation-2: -Glutamate. This is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter of your nervous system. It’s the most abundant neurotransmitter in your brain. It plays a key role in cognitive functions like thinking, learning and memory.
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