Neurotransmitters that affect activity in entire brain areas, rather than just at a single synapse, are called:
A) neuromodulators.
B) refractory transmitters.
C) glia.
D) reuptake transmitters.

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Neuromodulators are chemicals that modify the response of neurons to neurotransmitters, often affecting large areas of the brain rather than just individual synapses. They can influence the activity of many neurons at once, making them different from neurotransmitters that typically act at specific synapse sites.

Neurotransmitters That Affect Activity in Entire Brain Areas, Rather Than