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Redwolflake15

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which pair of transmitter substances is most involved in synaptic neurotransmission in brain?
 
  A) glutamate; acetylcholine
  B) GABA; glycine
  C) glutamate; GABA
  D) glycine; acetylcholine
  E) acetylcholine; dopamine

Question 2

The drug ________ releases serotonin and has been used to treat ________.
 
  A) fluoxetine; depression
  B) fenfluramine; obesity
  C) amphetamine; obesity
  D) reserpine; obesity
  E) fluoxetine; mania


tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: The drug fluoxetine releases serotonin and has been used to treat depression.


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