In the context of emotional responses, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) plays an important role in _____.

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GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxious feelings and promotes a sense of calmness. Thus, it plays an important role in anxiety. It may also be involved in depression, but research on this topic is not yet definitive. GABA is less likely to be directly involved in anger and sadness.

In the Context of Emotional Responses, Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Plays