Which of the Following Is an Excitatory Neurotransmitter That Participates

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter that participates in motivation, reward, and the planning of behavior with a deficiency leading to Parkinson's disease and an excess leading to schizophrenia?

• A)dopamine
• B)acetylcholine
• C)serotonin
• D)glutamate

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of hormones or other substances from a gland or organ.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.

Immune Response

The reaction of the body's immune system to foreign substances or pathogens, including the production of antibodies and other defense mechanisms.