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Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine. By Amy and Denis. Introduction. AHC or ACH Neurotransmitter Very important for system Very important for nerve and muscle functioning Only neurotransmitter used In the somatic nervous system. Uses. C ommunicate neurons with each other

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Acetylcholine

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  1. Acetylcholine By Amy and Denis

  2. Introduction • AHC or ACH • Neurotransmitter • Very important for system • Very important for nerve and muscle functioning • Only neurotransmitter used In the somatic nervous system

  3. Uses • Communicate neurons with each other •  Activate all motor neurons skeletal muscle • Transmission of synapses in the acquisition of short-term memory

  4. Functions • Stimulation of muscles • Responsible for dreaming and sleep • Important for memory function

  5. What happens when you have too little or too much? Too much • Severe damage to nervous system. • Depression Too little: • Alzheimer's • Dementia • Neural functions delayed

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