Three Types of Chemical Messengers Are

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Multiple Choice

Three types of chemical messengers are:

• A)excitatory neurotransmitters,inhibitory neurotransmitters,and hormones.
• B)neurotransmitters,endorphins,and hormones.
• C)excitatory neurotransmitters,inhibitory neurotransmitters,and endorphins.
• D)sodium,potassium,and neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Ion

An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, important for maintaining proper fluid balance and muscle function.

Cations

Positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, commonly found in various biological and chemical processes.

Anions

are negatively charged ions, which are atoms or molecules that have gained one or more electrons.