Term Name: | acetylcholine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | acetylcholine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving acetylcholine, the acetic acid ester of the organic base choline. 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:0008291] QuickGO AmiGO |