How do you use Neurotransmitters in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Neurotransmitters meaning
plural of neurotransmitter
Using Neurotransmitters
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of neurotransmitter
- In the example corpus, neurotransmitters often appears in combinations such as: of neurotransmitters, neurotransmitters and, neurotransmitters such.
Context around Neurotransmitters
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 10 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Neurotransmitters
- In this selection, "neurotransmitters" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, two, signaling, endorphins, psychoactive, promote and dopamine stand out and add context to how "neurotransmitters" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include acting on neurotransmitters and by and chemical signaling neurotransmitters psychoactive drugs. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "neurotransmitters" sits close to words such as accede, adhesion and adjudicate, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with neurotransmitters
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
These two neurotransmitters promote relaxation and better sleep. (8 words)
Other Neurotransmitters The putamen also plays a role in modulation of other neurotransmitters. (13 words)
And, exercise releases endorphins (neurotransmitters that promote feelings of happiness and well-being). (13 words)
Regular physical activity stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and growth factors that promote brain plasticity and neurogenesis, helping to protect against age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. (35 words)
Vitamin C is crucial for immune system function and collagen synthesis, while vitamin B6 plays a role in brain development and function, as well as in the production of neurotransmitters. (30 words)
The pathogenesis of SAD is unknown, but primary hypotheses about the condition involve changes in circadian rhythm, decreased retinal sensitivity, genetic factors, and dysregulation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. (29 words)
Example sentences (20)
Chemical signaling Neurotransmitters Psychoactive drugs exert their sensory and behavioral effects almost entirely by acting on neurotransmitters and by modifying one or more aspects of synaptic transmission.
Other Neurotransmitters The putamen also plays a role in modulation of other neurotransmitters.
Scientific research has shown that an imbalance in neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, can contribute to the development of depression.
The pathogenesis of SAD is unknown, but primary hypotheses about the condition involve changes in circadian rhythm, decreased retinal sensitivity, genetic factors, and dysregulation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin.
These two neurotransmitters promote relaxation and better sleep.
Additionally, Vitamin B1 is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine, which are important for nerve signaling and muscle contraction.
And, exercise releases endorphins (neurotransmitters that promote feelings of happiness and well-being).
Kratom, in particular, interacts with the brain’s receptors to release neurotransmitters that promote a positive mood.
Regular physical activity stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and growth factors that promote brain plasticity and neurogenesis, helping to protect against age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin C is crucial for immune system function and collagen synthesis, while vitamin B6 plays a role in brain development and function, as well as in the production of neurotransmitters.
In this way, it increases the activation of neurons and the concentration of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine.
Neurotransmitters, which control the reproductive system are also linked to appetite, therefore it is not surprising that there would be a connection between obesity and the onset of puberty.
Smiling has been proven to elevate our moods and alleviate stress, as feel-good neurotransmitters — dopamine, endorphins and serotonin — are released when we smile, relaxing our bodies and brains.
These antidotes work in the exact opposite way of anti-depressants which encourage the uptake of neurotransmitters through the synapse.
Most of the neurotransmitters in our brain are made by bacteria living in our guts.
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers found throughout the body that transmit signals from one nerve cell to another.
Despite the pain, some people often feel a sense of euphoria after eating spicy foods because capsaicin triggers signals in the brain that release two neurotransmitters, endorphins and dopamine.
Gerome Breen, a co-author on the paper, said that some of the gene variants they found are linked to neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which existing antidepressants work on.
The difference lies both in the way that we create and consume energy and in the neurotransmitters that our bodies create and react with on a daily basis.
This group of vitamins work with the brain chemistry to balance neurotransmitters and as a result, help to mitigate stress.
Common combinations with neurotransmitters
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of neurotransmitters 16×
- neurotransmitters and 7×
- neurotransmitters such 6×
- other neurotransmitters 3×
- neurotransmitters that 3×
- release neurotransmitters 3×
- the neurotransmitters 3×
- neurotransmitters in 3×
- neurotransmitters are 3×
- moves neurotransmitters 2×