Which excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in the transmission of impulse at the neuro-muscular junction?
A
Epinephrine
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B
Serotonin
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C
Acetylcholine
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D
Glycine.
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Solution
The correct option is C Acetylcholine Acetylcholine (ACh) is an organic chemical that functions in the brain and body. ACh function as a neurotransmitter—a chemical released by nerve cells to send signals to other cells. It behaves as an excitatory neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction in skeletal muscles.