Question

Enzymatic degradation is the process by which an excess of a neurotransmitter called ________ is removed from synapses .Other neurotransmitters can be removed via the process of reuptake.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - acetylcholine.

Explanation:

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter acts as a chemical message released by nerves to transmit signals from the brain to different parts. It is a chemical compound that is transferred from one nerve cell to others.

An excessive amount of this neurotransmitter acetylcholinesterase is enigmatically degraded by a specific enzyme that changes the structure of the neurotransmitter. This change in the structure results in not able to recognize by the receptor.

Thus, the correct answer is - acetylcholine.

Answer 2

Neurotransmitters can be defined as the chemical molecules that are secreted in the synapse for the purpose of communication between the nerve cells. After the communication is completed, these molecules are removed from the synapses by two processes, namely by enzymatic degradation, and by re-uptake. The neurotransmitter which is removed via the process of enzymatic degradation includes the acetylcholine.

Hence, the answer is 'acetylcholine'.