noun
- Plural of acetylcholine; neurotransmitter chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals between nerve cells and muscles.
Usage: technical/scientific; typically used in neuroscience, pharmacology, and medical contexts
Examples
- Acetylcholines are released at the neuromuscular junction to trigger muscle contractions.
- The brain uses acetylcholines to regulate memory and attention.
- Certain pesticides block the breakdown of acetylcholines, causing nerve damage.
- Alzheimer's disease involves a decline in acetylcholines in the brain.
- Acetylcholines play a crucial role in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.