Question 1

Receptor proteins that indirectly open or close ion channels through the activation of a second messenger are referred to as ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  ionotropic 
B)  metabotropic 
C)  postsynaptic 
D)  presynaptic 
A)  ionotropic 
B)  metabotropic 
C)  postsynaptic 
D)  presynaptic

Question 2

Once released into the synaptic gap, neurotransmitter substances

Accepted Answer

A)  bind to receptor sites on both pre- and postsynaptic sites. 
B)  are degraded by a breakdown enzyme. 
C)  are returned to the transmitting cell via reuptake. 
D)  All of the above are correct 
A)  bind to receptor sites on both pre- and postsynaptic sites. 
B)  are degraded by a breakdown enzyme. 
C)  are returned to the transmitting cell via reuptake. 
D)  All of the above are correct

Question 3

Anatomical sections through the brain along the axis from front to back are called ________ sections.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronal 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  oblique 
A)  coronal 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  oblique

Question 4

The neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals in the spinal cord is called

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  glycine. 
C)  Substance P. 
D)  nonrepinephrine. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  glycine. 
C)  Substance P. 
D)  nonrepinephrine.

Question 5

Ion channels for sodium ions open when the membrane is ________ to about ________ millivolts.

Accepted Answer

A)  depolarized; −55 
B)  polarized; −70 
C)  charged; +30 
D)  depolarized; 0 
A)  depolarized; −55 
B)  polarized; −70 
C)  charged; +30 
D)  depolarized; 0

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT part of the basal ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caudate nucleus 
B)  Putamen 
C)  Substantia nigra 
D)  Nucleus accumbens 
A)  Caudate nucleus 
B)  Putamen 
C)  Substantia nigra 
D)  Nucleus accumbens

Receptor proteins that indirectly open or close ion channels through the activation of a second messenger are referred to as ________ receptors.

Once released into the synaptic gap, neurotransmitter substances

Anatomical sections through the brain along the axis from front to back are called ________ sections.

The neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals in the spinal cord is called

Ion channels for sodium ions open when the membrane is to about millivolts.

Which of the following is NOT part of the basal ganglia?

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Receptor proteins that indirectly open or close ion channels through the activation of a second messenger are referred to as ________ receptors.

Once released into the synaptic gap, neurotransmitter substances

Anatomical sections through the brain along the axis from front to back are called ________ sections.

The neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals in the spinal cord is called

Ion channels for sodium ions open when the membrane is ________ to about ________ millivolts.

Which of the following is NOT part of the basal ganglia?

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Ion channels for sodium ions open when the membrane is to about millivolts.