A well-known local herbalist sells the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as “the body’s natural tranquilizer,” stating that it helps to calm the central nervous system and prevent anxiety and stress-related messages from reaching the motor centers of the brain. This portrayal reflects GABA’s ____
a. inhibitory effect on brain activity
b. depolarizing properties
c. lack of hyperpolarization
d. excitatory effect on brain activity
ANSWER:
a
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