The Neurotransmitter at the Afferent Synapses of the Auditory Nerve

question 63

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter at the afferent synapses of the auditory nerve is ________, while the efferent terminal buttons secrete _______.

• A) acetylcholine; GABA
• B) GABA; glycine
• C) glutamate; dopamine
• D) glutamate; acetylcholine
• E) acetylcholine; dopamine

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