A chemical that has not yet met all the conditions that constitute a neurotransmitter is referred to as a(n):
A) chemical signaler.
B) secondary messenger.
C) putative neurotransmitter.
D) unclassified neurotransmitter.

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A putative neurotransmitter is a substance that is believed to be a neurotransmitter but has not yet met all the conditions that define a neurotransmitter. This may include insufficient evidence for its release from nerve terminals or lack of a clear receptor for its action.

A Chemical That Has Not Yet Met All the Conditions