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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which neurotransmitter acts to promote vigilance?
 
  A) dopamine
  B) norepinephrine
  C) acetylcholine
  D) serotonin
  E) GABA

Question 2

Which of the pairs below are synonymous?
 
  A) epinephrine and adrenalin
  B) nicotine and muscarine
  C) noradrenalin and muscarine
  D) serotonin and dopamine
  E) glycine and GABA


britb2u

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

Answer: B
Rationale: Norepinephrine acts to promote vigilance.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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