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Match the Neurotransmitter with Its Description

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Match the neurotransmitter with its description.

Premises:
addictive drugs simulate the release of this neurotransmitter
slows rate of heart contractions
a decrease in this neurotransmitter causes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
nicotine blocks receptors for this neurotransmitter
caffeine binds to and prevents the function of this neurotransmitter
a shortage of this neurotransmitter causes Parkinson's disease
the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
the body's natural painkillers
damage to brain neurons that release this neurotransmitter causes Alzheimer's disease
alcohol binds to and enhances the function of the receptor for this neurotransmitter
morphine, codeine, and heroin mimic this neurotransmitter
Responses:
GABA
THC
endorphins
dopamine
acetylcholine
adenosine

Correct Answer:

addictive drugs simulate the release of this neurotransmitter
slows rate of heart contractions
a decrease in this neurotransmitter causes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
nicotine blocks receptors for this neurotransmitter
caffeine binds to and prevents the function of this neurotransmitter
a shortage of this neurotransmitter causes Parkinson's disease
the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
the body's natural painkillers
damage to brain neurons that release this neurotransmitter causes Alzheimer's disease
alcohol binds to and enhances the function of the receptor for this neurotransmitter
morphine, codeine, and heroin mimic this neurotransmitter
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