A patient has just received a prescription drug that will decrease her high level of anxiety. It is most likely that the drug she has received will increase the activity of the neurotransmitter

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, known to play a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system and is involved in producing a calming effect, which can help to decrease levels of anxiety.  GABA inhibits neural activity; when levels of this neurotransmitter are low, people may experience anxiety or depression. Medications that help alleviate the symptoms of these disorders increase GABA activity.

A Patient Has Just Received a Prescription Drug That Will