Have you ever wondered how your body knows when to move, relax, or even feel stressed? Behind the scenes, two types of chemical messengers—neurotransmitters and hormones—help your brain and body communicate. They... Read more »
Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that influence how neurons communicate. The key difference lies in their effects on the postsynaptic neuron: Excitatory neurotransmitters increase the likelihood that the neuron will... Read more »