Match these functions with the neurotransmitters that control them.
-Affects neurons involved in voluntary movement, learning, memory, emotion, pleasure or reward, and, possibly, response to novelty.
A)dopamine
B)acetylcholine
C)glutamate
D)GABA
E)serotonin

Question

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Dopamine is involved in all of the functions listed in the statement, including voluntary movement, learning, memory, emotion, pleasure or reward, and response to novelty.

Answer: B
 Acetylcholine is involved in voluntary movement, learning, and memory, and it also regulates the autonomic nervous system.

Answer: C
 Glutamate is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, and it is involved in learning and memory.

Answer: D
 GABA is the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, and it is involved in regulating anxiety, sleep, and muscle tone.

Answer: E
 Serotonin is involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, and it is also involved in the perception of pain.

Match These Functions with the Neurotransmitters That Control Them