Neurotransmitter (Noun)
Meaning
A neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood and sleep.
- Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps to control movement and balance in the body.
- When an electrical signal reaches the end of a neuron, it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter into the synapse.
- Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that helps to transmit nerve impulses between muscle cells and nerve cells.
- The neurotransmitter norepinephrine helps to stimulate the body's "fight or flight" response to stress or danger.