Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 12, Problem 21CP
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The excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and the mechanism of their action.

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Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that help in neurotransmission across the chain of neurons. They are released from the axon of one neuron end to the target neuron through neuromuscular junction or chemical synapse to transmit the chemical signals.

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