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Neurotransmitters

Verb / ˈnɔɪˈrəʊˈtræˈnzeˈmaɪˈti: / Another word for neurotransmitters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses in the nervous system.

Synonyms & similar words

neurotransmitter neurochemicals neurohormones

Example sentences

  1. Neurotransmitters help your brain communicate with the rest of your body.
  2. Some medications can affect the levels of neurotransmitters in your brain.
  3. Dopamine and serotonin are examples of neurotransmitters.
  4. Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system.
  5. Imbalances in neurotransmitter levels can contribute to mental health disorders.

Quotes

  • The brain is wider than the sky. - Emily Dickinson
  • “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” - Buddha
  • “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

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