What is a neurotransmitter?
- A$A$ type of hormone secreted by endocrine glands.
- B$A$ chemical substance involved in the transmission of nerve impulses at synapses.
- C$A$ specialized cell that conducts electrical signals.
- D$A$ structural component of the myelin sheath.
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