Question 1

For exocytosis to occur _______ causes the docked neurotransmitter pods to release their contents:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  MAO 
C)  dopamine 
D)  all of these 
A)  calcium 
B)  MAO 
C)  dopamine 
D)  all of these

Question 2

Cells are often bombarded by many signals both excitatory and inhibitory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Within cells this communication is electrical and between cells it is chemical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following does not fit with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine 
B)  dopa-decarboxylase 
C)  serotonin 
D)  L-dopa 
A)  norepinephrine 
B)  dopa-decarboxylase 
C)  serotonin 
D)  L-dopa

Question 5

Which of these is the correct progression of events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Action potential, exocytosis, re-uptake. 
B)  Exocytosis, action potential, re-uptake. 
C)  Re-uptake, action potential, exocytosis. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  Action potential, exocytosis, re-uptake. 
B)  Exocytosis, action potential, re-uptake. 
C)  Re-uptake, action potential, exocytosis. 
D)  None of these.

Question 6

The body's main inhibitory neurotransmitter/neuromodulator is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  L-dopa 
C)  GABA 
D)  tryptophan 
A)  glutamate 
B)  L-dopa 
C)  GABA 
D)  tryptophan

Question 7

Excessive amounts of ________ may be implicated in psychosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  GABA 
D)  dopamine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  GABA 
D)  dopamine

Question 8

Exogenous substances include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins 
B)  minerals 
C)  herbs 
D)  hormones 
A)  vitamins 
B)  minerals 
C)  herbs 
D)  hormones

Question 9

The physical space between neurons is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the intracellular space 
B)  the extracellular space 
C)  the cytoplasm 
D)  the synapse 
A)  the intracellular space 
B)  the extracellular space 
C)  the cytoplasm 
D)  the synapse

Question 10

Drugs that increase the availability or action of a neurotransmitter in called an antagonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a cell is at its resting state, the resting potential is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  -70 mV 
B)  70mV 
C)  170 mV 
D)  -140 mV 
A)  -70 mV 
B)  70mV 
C)  170 mV 
D)  -140 mV

For exocytosis to occur _______ causes the docked neurotransmitter pods to release their contents:

Cells are often bombarded by many signals both excitatory and inhibitory.

Within cells this communication is electrical and between cells it is chemical.

Which of the following does not fit with the others?

Which of these is the correct progression of events.

The body's main inhibitory neurotransmitter/neuromodulator is:

Excessive amounts of ________ may be implicated in psychosis.

Exogenous substances include all of the following except:

The physical space between neurons is called:

Drugs that increase the availability or action of a neurotransmitter in called an antagonist.

When a cell is at its resting state, the resting potential is about:

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Exam 1: Introduction

For exocytosis to occur _______ causes the docked neurotransmitter pods to release their contents:

Cells are often bombarded by many signals both excitatory and inhibitory.

Within cells this communication is electrical and between cells it is chemical.

Which of the following does not fit with the others?

Which of these is the correct progression of events.

The body's main inhibitory neurotransmitter/neuromodulator is:

Excessive amounts of ________ may be implicated in psychosis.

Exogenous substances include all of the following except:

The physical space between neurons is called:

Drugs that increase the availability or action of a neurotransmitter in called an antagonist.

When a cell is at its resting state, the resting potential is about:

Basic Neurobiology

Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

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