The Term "Neurotransmitter" Refers to ________

question 79

Multiple Choice

The term "neurotransmitter" refers to ________.

• A) the DNA contained in the nucleus of every neuron
• B) the chemical substance which is produced when a nerve impulse moves through the cell body of a neuron
• C) a chemical released from the axon terminal into the synapse
• D) any one of a number of chemical compounds that increases the activity of the endocrine system

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