Give a Brief Overview of the Discovery of Classes of Neurotransmitters

question 10

Essay

Give a brief overview of the discovery of classes of neurotransmitters and the criteria by which a compound is established as a transmitter.

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Definitions:

Amniotic Egg

Egg that has an amnion, as seen during the development of reptiles (including birds) and mammals.

Reptiles

Cold-blooded vertebrates featuring scales or scutes, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and birds.

Internal Fertilization

A mode of reproduction in which sperm fertilizes an egg within the female body.

Horny Scales

Hardened skin structures found in certain animals, like reptiles, for protection and water retention.