2006-12-20 09:19:52 · 4 answers · asked by john l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (usually abbreviated to GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the nervous systems of many organisms, including us. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GABA
2006-12-20 09:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GABA is Gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the nervous systems of widely divergent species. It is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate central nervous system. Common medications and substances that affect GABA receptors are:
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines (xanax, valium, ativan etc...)
Cannabinoids (basic weed)
Ethanol (any alcohol)
Phenytoin (dilantin)
2006-12-20 09:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by rnrayunretired 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an organic chemical used in the nervous system. It is also a form of extreme dance music from the Netherlands.
2006-12-20 09:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gama-aminobutyric acid. H2N-CH2-CH2-CH2-CO2H. Its a nuerotransmitter in the human body. It is a ligand of GABA receptors.
2006-12-20 13:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by jsn77raider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an australian cricket ground the gaba
2006-12-20 09:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a style of hardcore (electronic) music.
2006-12-20 09:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋