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A _____ is a chemical that conveys information between individuals of the same species.a. pheromoneb. neurotransmitterc. hormoned. all of the above
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So, option (a) is correct. A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a Show more…
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