Which of the Following Statements About Amino Acid Neurotransmitters Is

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about amino acid neurotransmitters is incorrect?

• A) They are among the most common neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.
• B) They are all inhibitory neurotransmitters.
• C) Glycine is a widely distributed inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord.
• D) All of the above statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the nervous system which transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands, initiating movement and actions.

Myelin Sheath

A protective covering made of myelin that surrounds the axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical impulses along the nerve cells.

Interneurons

Nerve cells within the central nervous system that process information between sensory inputs and motor outputs.