Definitions for NEUROTRANSMITTER
ˌnʊər oʊˈtræns mɪt ər, -ˈtrænz-, ˌnyʊər-neu·ro·trans·mit·ter

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1. neurotransmitternoun

   a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse

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1. neurotransmitternoun

   Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

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1. Neurotransmitter

   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.Neurotransmitters are released from synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft where they are able to interact with neurotransmitter receptors on the target cell. The neurotransmitter's effect on the target cell is determined by the receptor it binds. Many neurotransmitters are synthesized from simple and plentiful precursors such as amino acids, which are readily available and often require a small number of biosynthetic steps for conversion. Neurotransmitters are essential to the function of complex neural systems. The exact number of unique neurotransmitters in humans is unknown, but more than 100 have been identified. Common neurotransmitters include glutamate, GABA, acetylcholine, glycine and norepinephrine.

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1. neurotransmitter

   A neurotransmitter is a naturally occurring chemical substance within the body that plays a crucial role in transmitting signals from one nerve cell (neuron) to another across synapses. They help facilitate various bodily functions, including movement, mood, memory, and overall cognitive function. Various types of neurotransmitters include serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine. Dysfunctions in neurotransmitter systems can lead to neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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1. Neurotransmitter

   Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse. Neurotransmitters are packaged into synaptic vesicles clustered beneath the membrane in the axon terminal, on the presynaptic side of a synapse. They are released into and diffuse across the synaptic cleft, where they bind to specific receptors in the membrane on the postsynaptic side of the synapse. Release of neurotransmitters usually follows arrival of an action potential at the synapse, but may also follow graded electrical potentials. Low level "baseline" release also occurs without electrical stimulation. Many neurotransmitters are synthesized from plentiful and simple precursors, such as amino acids, which are readily available from the diet and which require only a small number of biosynthetic steps to convert.

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1. neurotransmitter

   A type of energy that communicates information.

   Neurotransmitters are a vital part of our brain's mechanism and our ability to process information and make intelligent and just choices.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 30, 2020  

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1. • Neurochemical

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NEUROTRANSMITTER in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NEUROTRANSMITTER in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of NEUROTRANSMITTER in a Sentence

1. Alyssa Dweck:

   Neurotransmitter chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are involved in sexual response and orgasm, but they’re also influenced by medications that treat anxiety and depression.

2. Kaleigh McMordie:

   Walnuts contain several nutrients that promote good sleep, such as melatonin, serotonin, and magnesium. Studies show that eating walnuts increases melatonin in the blood, making walnuts a great bedtime snack, walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Animal studies in rats have shown that omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can alter several neurotransmitter pathways, including that of serotonin, affecting depression, anxiety, and sleep.

3. Dianne Augelli:

   Estrogen works on several different neurotransmitter pathways that may have an impact on the regulation of sleep, and progesterone can have a hypnotic property, fluctuations in these hormones may have an effect on the circadian rhythm.

4. Dyan Hes:

   So most of the drugs on the market that are appetite suppressants or work on the appetite regulatory system have some kind of central nervous system side effect, because any time you affect any neurotransmitter in the brain regarding appetite, there's always going to be another systemic effect of some system, whether it's moodiness or it can affect depression or it can affect headaches, this is really, clearly just focused on the physicality of being more full.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neurotransmitter
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotransmitter
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5. ^ Wikidata
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