Which Is Considered to Be the Most Prevalent Excitatory Neurotransmitter

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which is considered to be the most prevalent excitatory neurotransmitter in the mammalian CNS?

• A) GABA
• B) glutamate
• C) dopamine
• D) acetylcholine
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Olfactory Inhibition

The decrease in the ability to perceive odors, which can occur temporarily due to factors such as nasal congestion or more permanently from certain neurological conditions.

Delusion

A false belief firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

Hallucination

A perceptual experience during wakefulness without external stimuli, often involving sight or sound that seems real but is not.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, often disconnected from reality.