Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that transmitter.
A) acetylcholine; facilitation of perceptual learning
B) dopamine; suppresses certain species-typical behaviors
C) norepinephrine; facilitation of learning
D) serotonin; increases vigilance
E) GABA; generally activates voluntary movements

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Acetylcholine is known to facilitate perceptual learning, which involves the ability to process and make sense of sensory information from the environment.

Answer: B
 Dopamine is involved in the regulation of behavior, and can suppress or inhibit certain species-typical behaviors that may not be adaptive in a given context.

Answer: C
 Norepinephrine has been shown to facilitate learning and memory, possibly by enhancing attention and arousal.

Answer: D
 Serotonin can increase vigilance, which refers to the ability to remain alert and attentive to potential threats in the environment.

Answer: E
 GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a neurotransmitter that typically has an inhibitory effect on the nervous system, and is not typically associated with activating voluntary movements.

Match Up the Transmitter Substance Below with the Appropriate Behavioral