The neurotransmitter system most often implicated in anxiety disorders is the __________ system.

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The GABA-ergic system is the neurotransmitter system most often implicated in anxiety disorders. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps to regulate the excitability of neurons in the brain. In people with anxiety disorders, there may be a dysfunction in the GABA system that results in increased excitability and a reduced ability to regulate anxiety.

The Neurotransmitter System Most Often Implicated in Anxiety Disorders Is