Acetylcholine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000256",
  "term": "Acetylcholine",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine in vertebrates is the major transmitter at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system. It is generally not used as an administered drug because it is broken down very rapidly by cholinesterases, but it is useful in some ophthalmological applications.\n\n2. A substance that transmits nerve impulses (neurotransmitter).",
  "abbreviation": "ACh",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Emergency Response Safey and Health Database"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/acetylcholine/"
}