Exam 1: The Neuron, Synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters

Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)originate from the _; its precursor (that is,the chemical from which it is directly converted)is _.

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The basic cellular unit of the central nervous system is the:

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The nucleus of a neural cell is found in the:

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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)inhibitors break down Ach in the synapse.

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Question 4

The hypothalamus controls the following functions EXCEPT:

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Question 5

Acetylcholine is a peptide neurotransmitter.

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Question 6

An experimental lesion is performed in a mouse resulting in a dramatic change in the amount of REM sleep displayed by the animal.Based on what you know about neurotransmitters,the most reasonable conclusion is that the circuit involved must use:

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Question 7

The relay station between multiple subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex is known as the:

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Question 8

Acetylcholine esterase (AchE)is used clinically as a cognitive enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Question 9

Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks suggesting that there has been damage to her:

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Question 10

A new drug has been developed that improves psychotic symptoms in schizophrenics.Based on current knowledge in behavioral pharmacology,the ______ receptor is a possible site of action.

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Question 11

Which of the following activities is NOT a function of the spinal cord?

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Question 12

Reversible acetylcholine esterase (AChE)inhibitors are used clinically to treat:

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Question 13

The majority of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)is metabolized in the synaptic cleft.

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Question 14

The most common inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain are,respectively:

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Question 15

New norepinephrine (NE)must be synthesized to replace each molecule that is released into the synapse.

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Question 16

The mechanism of action of the MAO inhibitor antidepressants is:

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Question 17

Drugs that affect the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA)are used clinically to treat:

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Question 18

The second major subdivision of the telencephalon is the:

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Question 19

Max has developed Parkinson's disease; he may benefit from the introduction of reprogrammed _____ into his basal ganglia.

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Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)originate from the _; its precursor (that is,the chemical from which it is directly converted)is _.

The basic cellular unit of the central nervous system is the:

The nucleus of a neural cell is found in the:

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)inhibitors break down Ach in the synapse.

The hypothalamus controls the following functions EXCEPT:

Acetylcholine is a peptide neurotransmitter.

An experimental lesion is performed in a mouse resulting in a dramatic change in the amount of REM sleep displayed by the animal.Based on what you know about neurotransmitters,the most reasonable conclusion is that the circuit involved must use:

The relay station between multiple subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex is known as the:

Acetylcholine esterase (AchE)is used clinically as a cognitive enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks suggesting that there has been damage to her:

A new drug has been developed that improves psychotic symptoms in schizophrenics.Based on current knowledge in behavioral pharmacology,the ______ receptor is a possible site of action.

Which of the following activities is NOT a function of the spinal cord?

Reversible acetylcholine esterase (AChE)inhibitors are used clinically to treat:

The majority of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)is metabolized in the synaptic cleft.

The most common inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain are,respectively:

New norepinephrine (NE)must be synthesized to replace each molecule that is released into the synapse.

The mechanism of action of the MAO inhibitor antidepressants is:

Drugs that affect the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA)are used clinically to treat:

The second major subdivision of the telencephalon is the:

Max has developed Parkinson's disease; he may benefit from the introduction of reprogrammed _____ into his basal ganglia.

Pharmacokinetics: How the Body Handles Drugs

Pharmacodynamics: How Drugs Act

Neurobiology of Addiction

Ethyl Alcohol and the Inhalants of Abuse

Stimulants Part 1 Caffeine and Nicotine

Stimulants Part 2 Cocaine, Amphetamine, Nonamphetamine Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Cannabinoids

Opioids

Antipsychotic Drugs: Major Tranquilizers to Thymic Stabilizers

Antidepressant Drugs

Sedative-Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Medications

Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

Geriatric Psychopharmacology

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Exam 1: The Neuron, Synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters

Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)originate from the _____; its precursor (that is,the chemical from which it is directly converted)is _____.

The basic cellular unit of the central nervous system is the:

The nucleus of a neural cell is found in the:

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)inhibitors break down Ach in the synapse.

The hypothalamus controls the following functions EXCEPT:

Acetylcholine is a peptide neurotransmitter.

An experimental lesion is performed in a mouse resulting in a dramatic change in the amount of REM sleep displayed by the animal.Based on what you know about neurotransmitters,the most reasonable conclusion is that the circuit involved must use:

The relay station between multiple subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex is known as the:

Acetylcholine esterase (AchE)is used clinically as a cognitive enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks suggesting that there has been damage to her:

A new drug has been developed that improves psychotic symptoms in schizophrenics.Based on current knowledge in behavioral pharmacology,the ______ receptor is a possible site of action.

Which of the following activities is NOT a function of the spinal cord?

Reversible acetylcholine esterase (AChE)inhibitors are used clinically to treat:

The majority of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)is metabolized in the synaptic cleft.

The most common inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain are,respectively:

New norepinephrine (NE)must be synthesized to replace each molecule that is released into the synapse.

The mechanism of action of the MAO inhibitor antidepressants is:

Drugs that affect the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA)are used clinically to treat:

The second major subdivision of the telencephalon is the:

Max has developed Parkinson's disease; he may benefit from the introduction of reprogrammed _____ into his basal ganglia.

Pharmacokinetics: How the Body Handles Drugs

Pharmacodynamics: How Drugs Act

Neurobiology of Addiction

Ethyl Alcohol and the Inhalants of Abuse

Stimulants Part 1 Caffeine and Nicotine

Stimulants Part 2 Cocaine, Amphetamine, Nonamphetamine Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Cannabinoids

Opioids

Antipsychotic Drugs: Major Tranquilizers to Thymic Stabilizers

Antidepressant Drugs

Sedative-Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Medications

Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

Geriatric Psychopharmacology

Integration

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Cell bodies of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)originate from the _; its precursor (that is,the chemical from which it is directly converted)is _.