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[Neurotransmitter] GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) [Description and function] The major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. [Notes] 
A lack of GABA can lead to involuntary motor actions, including tremors and seizures. Alcohol stimulates the release of GABA, which inhibits the nervous system and makes us feel drunk. Low levels of GABA can produce anxiety, and GABA agonists (tranquilizers) are used to reduce anxiety.
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