Asked by Janicia Lockridge on Apr 23, 2024

The function of neurotransmitters is to:

A) bind the neurons of the central nervous system together.
B) form the synapse between neurons.
C) carry information from one neuron to another.
D) assist in the formation of new neurons.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, affecting various functions such as mood, sleep, and cognition.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Central Nervous System

The major component of the nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

  • Acquire insight into the limbic system's contribution to emotional regulation and understand the working aspects of neurotransmitters in the brain.