Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C. Glycine
D. Serotonin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Acetylcholine is an excitatory neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junctions and many CNS synapses. GABA and glycine are generally inhibitory in the CNS. Serotonin modulates mood but can have inhibitory or excitatory effects depending on receptors. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released from synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft to bind to postsynaptic receptors.

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