Describe the function of acetylcholinesterase and discuss its physiological significance.

Q: Define acetylcholine

A: The term 'acetylcholine' is used to denote a chemical molecule that functions as an important…

Q: Briefly explain the generation and conduction of nerve impulse.

A: Introduction The nervous system is one such system that regulates and organises the entire body's…

Q: Categorize the major neurotransmitters by chemical type and effect

A: The nerve tissue is made up of many nerve cells called as neurons. These neurons are the structural…

Q: Explain Classes of Some of the Chemicals Known or Presumed to Be Neurotransmitters or…

A: Neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers present in the body that is used by the nervous system to…

Q: Explain the structure of nerve fibre.

A: Neurons are cells within the nervous system. They transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle,…

Q: Compare and contrast acetylcholine and norepinephrine

A: Both acetylcholine and norepinephrine are  neurotransmitter. But there are differences between them…

Q: Is tubocurarine a competitive or a non-competitive antagonist of acetylcholine-induced responses?…

A: Agonists are chemicals that bind to a receptor and produce a response. Antagonists are reagents that…

Q: Describe the functions of nociceptors and identify the roles of substance P and endorphins.

A: Basically the  detection of a noxious stimuli through the activation of nociceptors. Some Examples…

Q: Recognize the examples given for each of the four categories of neurotransmitter

A: Neurotransmitters are the group of chemical agents that can transmit signals between the nervous…

Q: Explain Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Release

A: Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that involves in transmitting message from one nerve…

Q: What is the role of the acetylcholinesterase enzyme?

A: Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter of PNS (parasympathetic nervous system). It is the part of ANS…

Q: What are the two types of acetylcholine receptors?

A: The two types of Acetylcholine Receptors are: Muscarinic (mAChr). Nicotonic (nAChr).

Q: Give Presynaptic factors?

A: The process of relating to or denoting the nerve cell that will releases the transmitter substance…

Q: Give an account of signalling at a neuromuscular junction through the nicotinic acetylcholine…

A: The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is a transmembrane allosteric protein that opens an inherent…

Q: . List the classes of neurotransmitters, and provide briefdescriptions of their generalized…

A: Neurotransmitters are the chemical messenger that help in the transfer of signal from neurons to the…

Q: Discuss the Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Release?

A: Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that convey nerve impulses.

Q: Explain the use acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter?

A: Acetylcholine is the first neurotransmitter identified, it is a small- molecule excitatory…

Q: Describe the actions of the neurotransmitters

A: There are over forty neurotransmitters within the human nervous system; a number of the foremost…

Q: If postsynaptic membrane permeability is increased, is theneuron more easily stimulated or less…

A: The permeability of a cell refers to the transportation of ions that occurs through the cell…

Q: The Structure of the acetylcholine receptor is shown below:   D. Briefly indicate what the role of…

A: Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at various synapses, nerves, and at the motor endplate of…

Q: Describe the classes and functions of neurotransmitters.

A: Neurotransmitters are the endogenous chemical substances that permit communication in the nervous…

Q: What is Acetylcholine (ACh)?

A: The enzyme is the tertiary or the quaternary structure of a protein. All enzymes are not…

Q: Describe Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Release?

A: The release of neurotransmitters depend on neurons represents one of the pivotal events in synaptic…

Q: Explain how stimulation of a postsynaptic cell is stopped.

A: Electrical signals travel through the dendrites to trigger a nerve impulse, also known as an action…

Q: Describe the movement of specific ions during thegeneration of a nerve impulse.

A: Nerve impulse: It is a signal which travels along the length of a nerve fiber and ends in the…

Q: Describe the steps for serotonin (5- HT) release, activation of receptors, reuptake, and termination…

A: Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for influencing…

Q: Explain the process of Conduction of a nerve impulse along a nerve fibre.

A: A nerve fiber is a long and a slender projection of the neuron. It conducts the electrical signal,…

Q: Give an example of a drug that acts as an agonist for acetylcholine receptors and one that acts as…

A: An agonist is a molecule or drug that mimics the actual substrate and helps in activating the…

Q: Describe the intracellular response to activation of α and β adrenergic receptors

A: Introduction:The adrenergic receptors, also known as adrenoceptors, are G protein-coupled receptors…

Q: What role does acetylcholinesterase play in Alzheimer's disease?

A: Alzheimer's disease - it is a disease that destroys the memory and other important mental functions…

Q: Define neurotransmitters.

A: Neurotransmission is a function that occur through specialised substances called neurotransmitters.

Q: Make a schematic diagram for the synthesis, storage, release, and degradation of acetylcholine.

A: Acetylcholine is main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Q: What is acetylcholinesterase? Describe its action.

A: Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme. Enzymes either degrade or synthesize products using various…

Q: Name the outer covering of nerve fibres.

A: A  nerve is the bundle of nerve fibres, either dendrites or axons surrounded by connective tissues.…

Q: List the Receptors for acetylcholine?

A: Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter found in the brain and body of many animals, including…

Q: Explain how potassium moves across a nerve cell membraneduring both depolarization and…

A: Introduction: Ion channels are specific proteins in the plasma layer that give a way through which…

Q: Define the term acetylcholinesterase?

A: Biology terms are fundamental concepts and terms used in biology, which is the study of life and…

Q: Name the ions responsible for conduction of nerve impulse.

A: BASIC INFORMATION  NERVE IMPULSE It is the electrical signals which helps in transfer of…

Q: Define the term Acetylcholine?

A: Synapse is the region where the conduction of nerve impulses from one neuron to another neuron…

Q: Explain the chemical base of neurotransmitter..

A: Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that enable the process of neurotransmission. They…

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