Juan is diagnosed with schizophrenia. He is treated with a new medication that concentrates on restoring ________ function, thereby allowing him to decipher important from less important information in his environment.

A. epinephrine
B. glutamate
C. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
D. substance P


Answer: B

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