Asked by Teresa Irlbeck on Jul 08, 2024
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Which neurotransmitter opens ligand-gated sodium channels?
A) GABA
B) Cortisol
C) Ecdysone
D) Acetylcholine
E) Brassinosteroid
Ligand-Gated
Referring to ion channels that open in response to the binding of a chemical messenger (ligand), such as a neurotransmitter.
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, and the modulation of brain activity.
GABA
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that plays a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.
- Apprehend the involvement of different cell types and molecules in the reception, signal transduction, and response stages of signaling within cells.
- Recognize the various types of neurotransmitters and their roles in cell signaling.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the involvement of different cell types and molecules in the reception, signal transduction, and response stages of signaling within cells.
- Recognize the various types of neurotransmitters and their roles in cell signaling.
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