neurotransmitter

(noun)

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

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Examples of neurotransmitter in the following topics:

  • Electric Potential in Human

    • When the signal reaches the end of the axon, neurotransmitters are released, which then are received by the dendrites of the next neuron.

  • The Ear

    • The hair cells release a chemical neurotransmitter when stimulated.