The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?

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Benzodiazepines enhance the activity of GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter known to help regulate anxiety. This suggests that GABA plays a role in anxiety. Acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin may be involved in anxiety to some degree, but they are not directly targeted by benzodiazepines.

The Effectiveness of Benzodiazepines in Treating Anxiety Disorders Suggests That