Infusion of ________ into the central nucleus of the amygdala would be expected to promote fear and agitation.
A) Prozac
B) glutamate
C) an opiate receptor antagonist
D) a cholinergic receptor agonist
E) a benzodiazepine receptor agonist

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Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is involved in promoting fear and agitation. Infusing it into the central nucleus of the amygdala would therefore be expected to have this effect. Prozac (A) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that may have some anxiolytic effects. Opiate receptor antagonists (C) may promote anxiety through increased pain perception. Cholinergic receptor agonists (D) may have diverse effects, some of which may oppose fear and anxiety. Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (E) have anxiolytic effects and are not likely to promote fear and agitation.

Infusion of ________ into the Central Nucleus of the Amygdala