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Hippocampal Acetylcholine Release

Meaning

Hippocampal acetylcholine release refers to the regulated secretion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine within the hippocampus, a brain region critically involved in learning, memory consolidation, and spatial navigation. Acetylcholine is a key neuromodulator that enhances synaptic plasticity and neuronal excitability, making its adequate release essential for optimal cognitive function. The precise and timely liberation of this neurotransmitter is a vital process that is often targeted in interventions aimed at cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection.