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What is GABA

Examining Biological Foundations of Human Behavior
Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or ?-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the developmentally mature mammalian central nervous system. Its prime role is reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. GABA is sold as a dietary supplement.
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Structure and Function of Cells
Shazia Ali (Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), India), Sumit Kumar (National Institute of Pathology, New Delhi, India), Asma Ali (Independent Researcher, India), and Syed Irtiza (Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), India)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2860-0.ch003
Abstract
Neurons are the elementary structures that process information in the CNS. They are electrically excitable cells that process and transmit information around the nervous system. Neurons communicate information either by electrical or by chemical signaling that occurs through synapses. Neurons are the main part of nervous system consisting of a number of specialised types. Neuronal structure is similar to other body cells, having common features: Neurons are enclosed in a cell membrane known as a plasma membrane. The nucleus of a neuron compromises of chromosomes and genetic information. Neurons comprise of cytoplasm, mitochondria, and other organelles. The cellular processes take place in a neuron. Ribosomes are used for production of proteins, and mitochondria are for metabolic action acting as powerhouse of cell. Neurons comprise a Golgi complex that has a system of vesicles that secretes hormones and other products. The difference in neurons or nerve cells from other body cells is that extensions originate from the central body of the neuron.
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Neurotransmitter and Behaviour
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is very widely distributed in the neurons of the cortex. GABA contributes to motor control, vision, and many other cortical functions. It also regulates anxiety.
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