Acetylcholine

 

Acetylcholine Synthesis, Release, and Inactivation

Acetylcholine synthesis is catalyzed by the enzyme choline acetyltransferase

Many different drugs and toxins can alter acetylcholine storage and release

Acetylcholinesterase is responsible for acetylcholine breakdown

Box 7.1 Pharmacology In Action Botulinum Toxin—Deadly Poison, Therapeutic Remedy, and Cosmetic Aid

Organization and Function of the Cholinergic System

Cholinergic neurons play a key role in the functioning of both the peripheral and central nervous systems

Box 7.2 The Cutting Edge Acetylcholine and Cognitive Function

There are two acetylcholine receptor subtypes: nicotinic and muscarinic