The term neurotransmitter refers to __________.

A. a chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that is released into the synapse
B. any one of a number of chemical compounds that increase the activity of the endocrine system
C. the chemical substance found in the cell membrane
D. the DNA contained in the nucleus of every neuron


Answer: A

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