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neurotransmitter

/ˈnʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/ /ˈnjʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/

Meanings
noun
Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

Examples :

"When Maria felt happy after receiving good news, the neurotransmitter dopamine was released in her brain. "
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Illustration dopamine

dopamine noun

/ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/

A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.

"Eating a delicious piece of chocolate released dopamine in her brain, making her feel happy and satisfied. "

Illustration acetylcholine

acetylcholine noun

/ˌæsəˈtiːlˈkoʊliːn/ /ˌæsɪˈtiːlˈkoʊliːn/

A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3.

"Example Sentence: "Acetylcholine is released by nerve cells to help muscles contract, allowing you to lift a book." "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration neurons

neurons noun

/ˈnʊrɑnz/ /ˈnjʊrɑnz/

A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

"When you learn something new, like a math problem, your neurons in your brain make new connections. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration receiving

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration signals

signals noun

/ˈsɪɡnəlz/

A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

"The blinking lights on the modem sent signals indicating that the internet connection was working. "

Illustration sending

sending verb

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/

To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.

"She is sending an email to her teacher. "

Illustration across

across noun

/əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

"I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."

Illustration released

released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

Illustration synapse

synapse noun

/sɪˈnæps/

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

""Learning new things creates stronger synapse connections in the brain, helping us remember better." "