PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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fatty covering of the axon
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nerve cell
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chemical messenger
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gap between neurons
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Detailed explanation-1: -What are neurotransmitters? 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: -For the most part, neurons in the human brain communicate with one another by releasing chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.