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Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS, as opposed to the main inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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b
Glutamate
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Noradrenaline is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS, as opposed to an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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e
Noradrenaline
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Whilst serotonin is also an inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS.
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c
Serotonin
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Dopamine is a complex neurotransmitter which has both inhibitory and excitatory effects, as opposed to GABA which is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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d
Dopamine
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The main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS is gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is a naturally occurring amino acid which reduces neuronal excitability throughout the central nervous system.
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a
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
Concept
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2693
3821
Synaptic neurotransmitter function
Topic
172
Pharmacology of the Nervous System
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Which of the following neurotransmitters is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)?
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