GABA is __________.
A) released at the junction between nerves and muscles
B) involved in sleep, mood, and arousal
C) a widely distributed inhibitory transmitter
D) important for reward and pleasure

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a widely distributed inhibitory neurotransmitter found throughout the brain and spinal cord. It plays a crucial role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in anxiety, mood, and sleep. Although GABA is indirectly involved in reward and pleasure, this is not its primary function. It is not released at the junction between nerves and muscles.

GABA Is __________