acetylcholine Medical Dictionary, Medical Abbreviations,Medical Terms

acetylcholine

Natural substance released during the transmission of the nerve impulse from one neuron to another, or which ensures the stimulation of specific receivers (cholinergic) located in the bodies.
The acetylcholine is implied in the order of the muscles by the nerves (a defect of transmission can be at the origin of a myasthénie). It ensures moreover the stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system which results in the following effects: cardiac deceleration, acceleration of the intestinal transit time, difficulties of breathing, myosis, stimulation of the bladder…