neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌnu̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 
-tranz-,
ˌnyu̇r-
: a substance (such as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
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These receptors form the endocannabinoid system, which acts as conductor for an orchestra of neurotransmitters, turning up or down the volume on sleep, temperature, pain, hunger, learning, and memory.
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Julia Michie Bruckner, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Drinking alcohol alters the levels of neurotransmitters in your brain.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Mar. 2024
Physiological changes in the brain in response to fluctuating hormone levels include inflammation, changes in the amount of neurotransmitters produced, changes in oxygen levels and glucose metabolism.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
This peptide prevents wrinkles by inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters—as Botox does.
—Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Usually, the brain sends signals through the electrical impulses and the release of neurotransmitters between cells.
—Eryn Brown, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
For example, valerian may increase the amount or function of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter associated with sleep.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
These neurotransmitters play important roles in your ability to pay attention, think and stay motivated.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
In response to neurotransmitters such as adrenaline, adrenergic receptors help to heighten awareness and vitality.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
Julia Michie Bruckner, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Drinking alcohol alters the levels of neurotransmitters in your brain.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Mar. 2024
Physiological changes in the brain in response to fluctuating hormone levels include inflammation, changes in the amount of neurotransmitters produced, changes in oxygen levels and glucose metabolism.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
This peptide prevents wrinkles by inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters—as Botox does.
—Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Usually, the brain sends signals through the electrical impulses and the release of neurotransmitters between cells.
—Eryn Brown, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
For example, valerian may increase the amount or function of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter associated with sleep.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
These neurotransmitters play important roles in your ability to pay attention, think and stay motivated.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
In response to neurotransmitters such as adrenaline, adrenergic receptors help to heighten awareness and vitality.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər
-tranz-
: a substance (as acetylcholine) that carries a nerve impulse from one neuron to another across a synapse
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər, -tranz-
: a substance (as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse see false neurotransmitter
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