Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Two monoamine neurotransmitters from the given table are to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Chemical messenger is defined as a compound that is involved in the transmission of messages in an animal’s body. They are also known as ligands that interact with the receptors. There are five types of chemical messengers: cholinergic, amino acids, adrenergic, peptidergic and steroids.
(b)
Interpretation:
The activities of the two monoamine neurotransmitters are to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Chemical messenger is defined as a compound that is involved in the transmission of messages in an animal’s body. They are also known as ligands that interact with the receptors. There are five types of chemical messengers: cholinergic, amino acids, adrenergic, peptidergic and steroids.
(c)
Interpretation:
The medication that controls the diseases caused by a lack of monoamine neurotransmitters is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Chemical messenger is defined as a compound that is involved in the transmission of messages in an animal’s body. They are also known as ligands that interact with the receptors. There are five types of chemical messengers: cholinergic, amino acids, adrenergic, peptidergic and steroids.
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