Many of the axons that use serotonin as a transmitter originate from the
A) substantia nigra.
B) red nucleus.
C) axonal varicosities.
D) dorsal raphe nucleus.
E) ventral tegmental area.
Answer: D
Rationale: Many of the axons that use serotonin as a transmitter originate from the dorsal raphe nucleus.
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