An inhibitory neurotransmitter that functions to reduce levels of anxiety is called

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that functions to reduce levels of anxiety by inhibiting the firing of neurons in the brain. It is often targeted by anti-anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines which bind to GABA receptors and enhance its inhibitory effects. MAO (monoamine oxidase) is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, but it is not itself a neurotransmitter. Dopamine and glutamate are both excitatory neurotransmitters that can increase levels of anxiety when activated.

An Inhibitory Neurotransmitter That Functions to Reduce Levels of Anxiety