After a grueling day at work followed by a white-knuckle commute, the first thing Anita does when she gets home is pour herself a glass of wine. In a short time, all the stress of her day has faded away. What helps Anita to have this response?
A. Activation of GABA receptors
B. Inhibition of brain stem activity
C. Release of norepinephrine
D. Activation of the cerebral cortex
Answer: A
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