Term Name: | acetylcholine uptake |
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Synonyms: | acetylcholine import |
Definition: | The directed movement of acetylcholine into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter and neuromodulator both in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It also acts as a paracrine signal in various non-neural tissues. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051630] QuickGO AmiGO |