Neurotransmitters

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology B, used in The Nervous System.

Definition

Chemical signals that diffuse across synapses to transmit information between neurons.

Exam Context

Neurotransmitters appears in OCR GCSE Biology B revision content for Human Physiology, especially The Nervous System and Investigating Brain Function.

Human Physiology The Nervous System Investigating Brain Function

Found in Revision Notes

Human Physiology

Investigating Brain Function

The Nervous System • Investigating Brain Function

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Related Key Terms

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Invasive investigation

Neurons

Non-invasive investigation