Talia has been having anxiety attacks. She meets with Dr. Eisenbein, who explains that our brain chemistry often affects how we feel. Dr. Eisenbein suggests that Talia try taking a medication called Zoloft. Talia goes home to do some research on the Internet. She learns that the brain chemicals to which Dr. Eisenbein is referring are called
A)genetics.
B)endorphins.
C)neurotransmitters.
D)monistic chemicals.
E)hormones.

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Neurotransmitters are the brain chemicals that influence and regulate a wide range of processes such as mood, anxiety, and feelings. Zoloft, a medication mentioned for anxiety, works by affecting the levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain, which is why the correct answer is neurotransmitters.

Talia Has Been Having Anxiety Attacks