The main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system is
A) glutamate.
B) GABA
C) acetylcholine.
D) serotonin.
Answer: B
Rationale: GABA is a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter of the nervous system, meaning that it prevents neurons from generating an action potential.
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