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Title: A patient has fear as well as increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased ... Post by: popbut on Jan 21, 2018 A patient has fear as well as increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased activity of which neurotransmitter?
a. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) b. Norepinephrine c. Acetylcholine d. Histamine Title: A patient has fear as well as increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased ... Post by: k11 on Jan 21, 2018 ANS: B
Norepinephrine is the neurotransmitter associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation, preparing the individual for fight or flight. GABA is a mediator of anxiety level. A high concentration of histamine is associated with an inflammatory response. A high concentration of acetylcholine is associated with parasympathetic nervous system stimulation. |