Dr. Wiancek was on duty in the emergency room when a brain trauma patient arrived. To try to prevent permanent brain damage, Dr. Wiancek injected the patient with the neurotransmitter called

A. glutamate.
B. serotonin.
C. GABA.
D. norepinephrine.


Answer: A

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