Nitric Oxide (NO)is a Gas Neurotransmitter That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas neurotransmitter that:

• A) is stored in synaptic vesicles.
• B) is synthesized in the soma.
• C) dilates blood vessels in active brain areas.
• D) is degraded by digestive enzymes.

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DNA Methylation

A biochemical process where a methyl group is added to the DNA molecule, often affecting gene expression without altering the sequence.

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