Neurotransmitter
A neurotransmitter is a chemical that carries a signal between neurons or other target cells.
Definition
Neurotransmitters are released at synapses and bind to target cell receptors, influencing excitation, inhibition, or modulation of activity. Examples are dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate and GABA.
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Practice and life
When describing neurotransmitters, ask: where does a given substance act, on what receptors and in what context?
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to attribute one emotion to one neurotransmitter. The second mistake is to treat tricks or supplements as fine-tuning neurochemistry.
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