Which of the Following Statements Regarding Neurotransmitters Is True

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding neurotransmitters is true?

• A)Acetylcholine is broken down by enzymes present on postsynaptic cell membranes
• B)Acetylcholine that is released at synapses binds to adrenergic receptors in the postsynaptic cell membrane
• C)Catecholamines are the most abundant neurotransmitters in the central nervous system
• D)Opiate drugs, such as morphine, are antagonists of a class of neurotransmitters called endorphins
• E)Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a major excitatory transmitter in the central nervous system

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