The Main Excitatory Neurotransmitter in the Nervous System,that Plays a Role

question 24

Multiple Choice

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system,that plays a role in memory and learning,is

• A)glutamate.
• B)GABA.
• C)acetylcholine.
• D)serotonin.

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Definitions:

Uvula

A small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate above the throat, playing roles in speech and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.

Soft Palate

The flexible, muscular part at the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasopharynx during swallowing and speech.

Nasal Cavity

The large air space behind the nose, involved in breathing and housing the olfactory neurons.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized in detecting changes in chemical concentrations, often used in taste, smell, and regulation of breathing.