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What neurotransmitter is released by the Vagus nerve and what is its effect?

1) Acetylcholine - Decreases heart rate
2) Glutamate - Increases heart rate
3) Serotonin - Increases heart rate
4) Dopamine - Decreases heart rate

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Final answer:

The neurotransmitter released by the Vagus nerve is acetylcholine (ACh), which decreases heart rate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The neurotransmitter released by the Vagus nerve is acetylcholine (ACh). ACh slows down heart rate by opening chemical- or ligand-gated potassium ion channels to slow the rate of spontaneous depolarization. This extends repolarization and increases the time before the next spontaneous depolarization occurs, resulting in a decrease in heart rate.

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