The nursing instructor is talking about neurotransmitters, including which of these chemicals?
A) Calcium ion
B) Acetylcholinesterase
C) Acetylcholine
D) Monoamine oxidase
C
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The cholinergic system uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter. A calcium ion is an electrolyte circulating in the serum. Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
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