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Animation showing how a signal is communicated across the gap between neurons (the synapse) by chemicals known as neurotransmitters.

(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
plural: neurotransmitters
Definition: a chemical used to transmit signals from nerve cells to muscle cells
Example:
1. Signals are passed across the neuromuscular junction by specialised neurotransmitters, for example acetylcholine.

2. Malathion binds to the protein that breaks down neurotransmitters.