Acetylcholine
<languages /><translate> Acetylcholine (A-seh-til-KOH-leen) is a chemical made by some types of nerve cells. It is a type of neurotransmitter.
Messenger molecule[edit | edit source]
It is used to send messages to other cells, including other nerve cells, muscle cells, and gland cells.
How released?[edit | edit source]
It is released from the nerve ending and carries signals to cells on the other side of a synapse (space between nerve cells and other cells) .
Function[edit | edit source]
Acetylcholine helps control memory and the action of certain muscles. Template:Acetylcholine metabolism
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