Anatomy

Cholinergic Neurons

Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is ACETYLCHOLINE.

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Abstract

Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is ACETYLCHOLINE.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cholinergic Neuron
  • Neuron, Cholinergic
  • Neurons, Cholinergic

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Acetylcholine (1965-2011)
  • Cholinergic Fibers (1976-2011)

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  1. A08w.675w.127w
  2. A11w.671w.188w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cholinergic Neurons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059329. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059329
  2. Cholinergic Neurons. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholinergic_neuron
  3. Cholinergic Neurons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12167532