A Brief Summary of the Holding and Legal Principles Involved

question 31

Multiple Choice

A brief summary of the holding and legal principles involved in a reported case, which is followed by the court's official opinion, is called a(n)

• A) annotation.
• B) headnote.
• C) key number.
• D) syllabus.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and addiction processes in the brain.

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, often including tremors.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the body that plays a key role in muscle activation and also functions in the brain to modulate mood, memory, and learning.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in inducing relaxation and reducing anxiety.