Neurotransmitters Are Important Because They

question 103

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters are important because they

• A) allow neurons to send signals to other neurons.
• B) maintain the oxygenation of the brain.
• C) prevent the development of psychopathology.
• D) allow the brain to maintain its structural integrity.

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Behaviorist

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Piagetian

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