The cholinergic synapses

Hermona Soreq; Adi Bar; Iddo Paldor

doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-19088-9.00003-2

The cholinergic synapses

Hermona Soreq^*, Adi Bar, Iddo Paldor

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Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences

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Abstract

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a leading regulatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, which functions both directly and as modulator of other neurotransmitters. It is found in the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as in the autonomic system—both sympathetic and parasympathetic. In the central nervous system (CNS), ACh functions not only as a neurotransmitter, but also as a modulator of cognitive functions, including long-term and short-term memory, limbic activation, and alertness. No process in the mammalian body can commence without its participation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	23-35
Number of pages	13
Journal	Handbook of Clinical Neurology
Volume	211
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-19088-9.00003-2
State	Published - Jan 2025

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Keywords

Alzheimer disease
Cholinergic illnesses
Cholinergic synapse
Cholinergic treatment
Parkinson disease
Stroke

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