Which of the following is a property of the diffuse modulatory systems of the brain? Choose the correct option

A) Originates with a small set of neurons
B) Each neuron influences several others, contacting more than 100,000 postsynaptic neurons
C) Releases transmitter into the extracellular fluid, diffusing to many neurons
D) Originates with a small set of neurons; each neuron influences several others, contacting more than 100,000 postsynaptic neurons, and releases transmitter into the extracellular fluid, diffusing to many neurons


Ans: D

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