Carmen is driving at night in an unfamiliar city. The neighborhood looks dangerous; Carmen feels lost and on edge. The neurotransmitter _____ is helping her cope with the stressful situation.

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Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is released in response to stress and helps the body cope with the "fight or flight" response. In this situation, Carmen's feeling of being lost and in a dangerous neighborhood would likely trigger the release of norepinephrine to help her respond to the perceived threat.

Carmen Is Driving at Night in an Unfamiliar City