Neurotransmitters That Affect Activity in Entire Brain Areas, Rather Than

question 41

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters that affect activity in entire brain areas, rather than just at a single synapse, are called:

• A) neuromodulators.
• B) refractory transmitters.
• C) glia.
• D) reuptake transmitters.

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