12. What part of the nervous system was Loewi's research focused on?
Central
Peripheral
Somatic
Autonomic
Answer
Central nervous system; composed of the brain and spinal cord, is what Loewi's research delved into. His discoveries centered around the chemical transmission of signals between nerve cells, unearthing acetylcholine as the first neurotransmitter. Loewi's contribution significantly advanced our understanding of neural communication and paved the way for breakthroughs in neuropharmacology and neurophysiology.
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