Which Neurotransmitter Is Not an Amino Acid Derivative

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is not an amino acid derivative?

• A)GABA
• B)serotonin
• C)histamine
• D)dopamine
• E)glutamate

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

Controls involuntary physiological functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and respiratory rate, operating mostly subconsciously.

Somatic Nervous System

Composed of nerve fibers that send impulses from the central nervous system to skeletal muscle.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Sensory Division

A part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information received from the environment.