Jennifer enjoys Asian food,but carefully avoids the food additive MSG.If she eats it by mistake,she experiences a rapid pulse,chest pain,and nausea.Jennifer's symptoms result from activity of which of the following neurotransmitters?

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Jennifer enjoys Asian food,but carefully avoids the food additive MSG.If she eats it by mistake,she experiences a rapid pulse,chest pain,and nausea.Jennifer's symptoms result from activity of which of the following neurotransmitters?​

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Jennifer's symptoms result from the activity of glutamate, as MSG is a form of glutamate that can overstimulate nerve cells and cause symptoms such as those described. The other neurotransmitters listed (GABA, serotonin, and dopamine) do not play a significant role in MSG sensitivity.

Jennifer Enjoys Asian Food,but Carefully Avoids the Food Additive MSG