A Man Narrowly Misses Another Car While Driving Through a Busy

question 33

Multiple Choice

A man narrowly misses another car while driving through a busy intersection. His sympathetic nervous system is activated; his heart pounds and his breathing is rapid. As he calms down, his heart rate and breathing return to normal. Which neurotransmitter is in charge now that the excitement is over and he is calmed down?

• A)Norepinephrine
• B)Acetylcholine
• C)Prostaglandin
• D)Serotonin

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