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The effects of dopamine and acetylcholine on the brain.
Concept Introduction:
Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers secreted by the neurosecretory nerve cells. They transmit the impulse and signal across the nerve cells to the target site. Dopamine, acetylcholine, adrenalin are some of the neurotransmitters.
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Both dopamine and acetylcholine are important neurotransmitters. Dopamine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, while acetylcholine is an excitatory neurotransmitter. Dopamine involved in motor control functions like muscle movement, motivation, arousal, and reward. Acetylcholine involves muscle contraction and parasympathetic effect. A perfect balance between these two neurotransmitters regulates the muscle tone, posture, and voluntary movements. In Parkinson’s disease, acetylcholine level increases followed by the increased level of dopamine.
Both dopamine and acetylcholine induce imbalance in the brain and result in abnormal muscle coordination.
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