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DevinAstrocytes are a type of glial cell in the brain that help clean up neurotransmitters released by nerve cells. They uptake excess neurotransmitters like glutamate to maintain proper levels in the brain and prevent excitotoxicity. Astrocytes also regulate the extracellular environment by recycling neurotransmitters and providing support to neurons.
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What are two primary agents of cellular communication?
Two primary agents of cellular communication are hormones, which are chemical messengers released into the bloodstream to travel to target cells, and neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers released by neurons to signal neighboring cells.
What Neurotransmitters are released at the ends of some nerve cells?
Common neurotransmitters released at the ends of nerve cells include serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, and glutamate. These chemical messengers play a key role in transmitting signals between nerve cells and regulating various physiological functions in the body.
What diseases disrupt the nerve cells?
Most viral or immune active bio chemicals/enzymes/hormones related diseases.
Are the cells that transmit sensory message called nerve cells or muscle cells?
Nerve Cells. 100% sure.
The association nerve cells are special nerve cells in the brain and?
Spinal Cord
