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Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of acetylcholine from choline and acetate?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of autonomic fibers mainly secrete noradrenaline?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter secreted by parasympathetic actions?
What is the primary neurotransmitter secreted by parasympathetic actions?
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