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A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger, which is found in the human body. Its function is to transmit messages between nerve cells.
A specific example of a neurotransmitter is Acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in both the peripheral, and central nervous systems.
Taken from: www.nlm.nih.gov/.../ ency/imagepages/8679.htm
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that appears to be involved in learning and memory. Acetylcholine is severely diminished in the brains of persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
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The skeletal structure of Acetylcholine is:
Taken from: www.wikipedia.org
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