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Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine

Primary neurotransmitter at the NMJ and parasympathetic synapses; key CNS modulator for attention, memory, and arousal

Mar 16, 20261 min read

  • comp-neuro/brain/neurotransmitter
  • pharmacology/neuro

Important neurotransmitter that drives communication between muscles/glands/neurons.

  • Primary mechanism for muscle contraction, Parasympathetic Nervous System activity, etc.
  • Also has roles in Memory and Attention.
  • acts on muscarinic and nicotinic receptors
  • cholinergic: denotes nerve cells in which Acetylcholine acts as a neurotransmitter.

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  • Acetylcholine
  • Neurotransmitters
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  • AF710B
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