Multiple Choice
Neurotransmitters:
A) are chemical messengers that are secreted into the bloodstream primarily by endocrine glands.
B) are present in extremely small quantities in the brain.
C) are constantly changing their basic molecular shape as the human brain adapts to new experiences.
D) compete with sodium and potassium ions for the receptor sites on the surrounding neurons.
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