Cynthia just rode a roller coaster with her friends. Cynthia loved the experience, but her heart is pounding, and she feels shaky and breathless. The neurotransmitter that is MOST likely responsible for Cynthia's physical response to riding the roller coaster is:

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Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is the neurotransmitter most responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes symptoms like a pounding heart, shakiness, and breathlessness, similar to what Cynthia is experiencing after the roller coaster ride.

Cynthia Just Rode a Roller Coaster with Her Friends