Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?
Correct answer: A. Cortisone
- A. Cortisone
- B. Acetylcholine
- C. Epinephrine
- D. Norepinephrine
Explanation
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are used to relay, amplify and modulate electrical signals between a neuron and another cell. Substances that act as neurotransmitters can be categorized into three major groups: (1) amino acids (primarily glutamic acid, GABA, aspartic acid and glycine), (2) peptides (vasopressin, somatostatin, neurotensin, etc.), and (3) monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin) plus acetylcholine. Cortisone is a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal glands and has anti-inflammatory and immune system suppressing properties.
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