Dee Dee has a problem with one of the neurotransmitter systems in his brain, and the result is that he suffers from schizophrenia. Which of the following neurotransmitters is most likely to be the problematic system?
a) glutamate
b) epinephrine
c) acetylcholine
d) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
ANS: A, The neurotransmitters glutamate, dopamine, and serotonin have all been implicated in studies of the cause of schizophrenia.
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