Neurotransmitter(s) include: (Select all that apply.)
a. gamma aminobutyric acid.
b. acetylcholine.
c. serotonin.
d. glucose.
e. histamine.
f. epinephrine.
ANS: A, B, C, E, F
The CNS is composed of systems of different types of neurons that secrete separate neurotransmitters. Gamma aminobutyric acid, acetylcholine, serotonin, histamine, and epinephrine are examples. Glucose is a sugar that is the body's main source of energy.
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