NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a neurotransmitter?
A
fatty covering of the axon
B
nerve cell
C
chemical messenger
D
gap between neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that your body can’t function without. Their job is to carry chemical signals (“messages”) from one neuron (nerve cell) to the next target cell. The next target cell can be another nerve cell, a muscle cell or a gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help nerve cells communicate with each other. They include serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, and acetylcholine. Neurotransmitters serve several functions, such as regulating appetite, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Its function is to transmit messages between nerve cells. A specific example of a neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in both the peripheral, and central nervous systems. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that appears to be involved in learning and memory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neurons communicate via both electrical and chemical signals. A neuron receives input from other neurons and, if this input is strong enough, the neuron will send the signal to downstream neurons. Transmission of a signal between neurons is generally carried by a chemical called a neurotransmitter.

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