Cholinergic neuron
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cholinergic-neuron-292-5407885
title:
Cholinergic neuron
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A cholinergic neuron is a nerve cell which mainly uses the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) to send its messages. Many neurological systems are cholinergic. Cholinergic neurons provide the primary source of acetylcholine to the cerebral cortex, and promote cortical activation during both wakefulness and rapid eye movement sleep. The cholinergic system of neurons has been a main focus of research in aging and neural degradation, specifically as it relates to Alzheimer's disease. The dysfuncti
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Type of nerve cell
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholinergic_neuron
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2023-12-16T00:41:00Z
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