Neurotransmitter Chemistry Quiz

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Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of acetylcholine from choline and acetate?

  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Choline esterase
  • Acetylcholinease
  • Acetyl transferase (correct)

Where is acetylcholine primarily stored in cholinergic neurons?

  • Nuclear region
  • Cytoplasm
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Clear vesicles in the terminal ends (correct)

How is acetylcholine mainly removed from the synaptic cleft?

  • Diffusion into surrounding tissue
  • Enzymatic destruction by choline esterase enzyme (correct)
  • Re-uptake into nerve terminal
  • By the action of acetylcholinease enzyme

Which type of autonomic fibers mainly secrete noradrenaline?

<p>Adrenergic fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter secreted by parasympathetic actions?

<p>Acetylcholine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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