ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is like a tiny messenger in your body that helps your muscles move and your brain think. It's like a little postman that delivers messages from your brain to your muscles telling them to move. It also helps to control your heart rate, breathing, and digestion. Imagine it's like the conductor of a choir, telling each part of your body what to do and when to do it. When you eat certain foods, your body uses this messenger to help digest the food properly. When you get scared, it tells your body to get ready to run or fight. It's like a superhero that helps your body do lots of important things.