Jeremy Is Sitting Quietly When the Muscles in His Left

question 39

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to "twitch." This activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is most likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter

• A) serotonin.
• B) dopamine.
• C) acetylcholine.
• D) norepinephrine.

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