neurotransmitters

/ˈnjʊəroʊtrænzˌmɪtərz/ /ˈnʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtərz/

Meanings

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noun

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

Examples :

"When you feel happy, your brain releases neurotransmitters like serotonin, which carry the signal to feel good from one nerve cell to another. "

Related Words

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. "

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." "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

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

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. "

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. "

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

releases noun

/rɪˈliːsɪz/ /riˈliːsɪz/

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

"The releases of the rescued turtles back into the ocean brought tears of joy to everyone watching. "

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. "

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. "

serotonin noun

/ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/

An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

"Exercise and spending time in nature can boost serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and a greater sense of well-being. "

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." "

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"