Chemical substances that carry messages from one neuron to the next are called:
A) agonists
B) neurotransmitters
C) enzymes
D) none of the above

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Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that transmit signals across the synapse from one neuron to another. Agonists are substances that enhance or mimic the effects of a neurotransmitter, while enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body. Therefore, the correct answer is B) neurotransmitters.

Chemical Substances That Carry Messages from One Neuron to the Next