Neuromodulators differ from neurotransmitters in that
A) neuromodulators mainly influence the activity of nearby neurons; neurotransmitters mainly influence the activity of distant neurons.
B) neurotransmitters affect the activity of many thousands of neurons; neuromodulators affect the activity of only a single neuron.
C) neuromodulators are released into the general circulation of the brain; neurotransmitters are released into more confined areas of the brain.
D) neurotransmitters mainly influence the activity of the glands; neuromodulators mainly influence the activity of muscles and other neurons.
E) neurotransmitters are released into the general circulation of the brain; neuromodulators are released into more confined areas of the brain.

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Neuromodulators are released into the general circulation of the brain, affecting a broader area and influencing the activity of many neurons, unlike neurotransmitters, which are released into synapses affecting more localized or confined areas.

Neuromodulators Differ from Neurotransmitters in That