In the central nervous system, acetylcholine participates in arousal and reward mechanisms.

Acetylcholine in the Central Nervous System

- First neurotransmitter to be identified
- Cholinergic neurons use acetylcholine and are essential to learning and memory 

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- A neurotransmitter based on changes of a single amino acid (acetylcholine, serotonin, and dopamine)
- Monoamine neurotransmitters are amine neurotransmitters 

Amine Neurotransmitters

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Acetylcholine Neurotransmitter 

- Modified amino acids 
- Two principal classes: Catecholamine and Indoleamine neurotransmitters 

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