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What is a neurotransmitter "turnover rate", with reference to acetylcholine? What does it mean if the turnover rate is increased or decreased?

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Does my cat know that it's a f*cking jerk?

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Can someone explain (in simple terms) William James' essay, "Does Consciousness Exist?"

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Would someone be able to "ethically" conduct unethical research in a country which would otherwise consider this "unethical" research to be ethical? Would this be considered ethical by an IRB?

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Would I be able to mix different shades of food coloring dye into my cerebrospinal fluid so that I can color my brain/spine into a rainbow?

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Can someone ELI5 what a neurotransmitter turnover rate is, in reference to acetylcholine? What would it mean if something increases or decreases the turnover rate?

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What is a neurotransmitter "turnover rate", with reference to acetylcholine? What does it mean if the turnover rate is increased or decreased?	534
Does my cat know that it's a f*cking jerk?	1
Can someone explain (in simple terms) William James' essay, "Does Consciousness Exist?"	1
Would someone be able to "ethically" conduct unethical research in a country which would otherwise consider this "unethical" research to be ethical? Would this be considered ethical by an IRB?	1
Would I be able to mix different shades of food coloring dye into my cerebrospinal fluid so that I can color my brain/spine into a rainbow?	1
Can someone ELI5 what a neurotransmitter turnover rate is, in reference to acetylcholine? What would it mean if something increases or decreases the turnover rate?	1