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What are neurotransmitters primarily responsible for?

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Neurotransmitters, chemical signals produced by a nerve cell and released to the target cell.

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What are neurotransmitters primarily responsible for?.

A.Producing hormones
B.Transmitting signals between nerve cells
C.Digesting food
D.Regulating body temperature

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Neurotransmitter Function

Neurotransmitters are released by neurons and bind to receptors on target cells, influencing various physiological processes.

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Define the term 'neurotransmitter'.
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