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What is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter used in the cerebral cortex?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Exci. Neurotransmit: Most common is Glutamate. Others are Catecholamines, Acetylcholine, Histamine, & Serotonin.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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