This flashcard defines Acetylcholine as a common neurotransmitter that alters the ionic permeability of the postsynaptic membrane.
Cette fiche définit l'Acétylcholine comme un neurotransmetteur commun qui modifie la perméabilité ionique de la membrane postsynaptique.
| Front | acetylcholine |
|---|---|
| Back | One of the most common neurotransmitters; functions by binding to receptors and altering the permeability of the postsynaptic membrane to specific ions, either depolarizing or hyperpolarizing the membrane. |
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