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A drug is administered that prevents the neurotransmitter glutamate from having its usual effects at a specific type of receptor. An individual who takes this drug experiences disorganized thoughts, emotional flatness, and a feeling of being disconnected from their own body and environment. Based on these effects, what is the most logical conclusion one can draw about the role of this neurotransmitter system?
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A drug is administered that prevents the neurotransmitter glutamate from having its usual effects at a specific type of receptor. An individual who takes this drug experiences disorganized thoughts, emotional flatness, and a feeling of being disconnected from their own body and environment. Based on these effects, what is the most logical conclusion one can draw about the role of this neurotransmitter system?