Question 1

The enzyme that deactivates acetylcholine after it has been released into the synapse is __________.

Accepted Answer

acetylcholinesterase

Question 2

Discuss the synthesis, packaging, transport, and release of conventional small and large types of neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

50% for discussing conventional small-molecule neurotransmitters
50% for discussing large-molecule neurotransmitters

Question 3

After a neuron fires, the resting potential is re-established by the

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium-potassium pump. 
B)  random movement of ions. 
C)  refractory period. 
D)  electrostatic gradient. 
E)  EPSPs. 
A)  sodium-potassium pump. 
B)  random movement of ions. 
C)  refractory period. 
D)  electrostatic gradient. 
E)  EPSPs. B

Question 4

Adrenergic neurons release

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
E)  epinephrine. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
E)  epinephrine.

Question 5

Neuropeptides are synthesized in the cell body on

Accepted Answer

A)  ribosomes. 
B)  the Golgi complex. 
C)  vesicles. 
D)  mitochondria. 
E)  microtubules. 
A)  ribosomes. 
B)  the Golgi complex. 
C)  vesicles. 
D)  mitochondria. 
E)  microtubules.

Question 6

-Which of the following is not an amino acid neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspartate 
B)  glutamate 
C)  glycine 
D)  indolamine 
E)  GABA 
A)  aspartate 
B)  glutamate 
C)  glycine 
D)  indolamine 
E)  GABA

Question 7

Drugs that increase the activity of a particular neurotransmitter are said to be __________ of that neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs that increase the activity of a...

Question 8

Autoreceptors are commonly found in

Accepted Answer

A)  somas. 
B)  postsynaptic membranes. 
C)  presynaptic membranes. 
D)  synaptic vesicles. 
E)  ribosomes. 
A)  somas. 
B)  postsynaptic membranes. 
C)  presynaptic membranes. 
D)  synaptic vesicles. 
E)  ribosomes.

Question 9

By binding to nicotinic receptors, __________ produces paralysis and death, which is why it is used on poison darts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By binding to nicotinic receptors, __________ produces...

Question 10

Drugs that degrade vesicles and cause the neurotransmitter molecules to leak into the cytoplasm, where they are destroyed by enzymes, are

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor blockers. 
B)  agonists of the neurotransmitter. 
C)  antagonists of the neurotransmitter. 
D)  autoreceptor blockers. 
E)  amino acids. 
A)  receptor blockers. 
B)  agonists of the neurotransmitter. 
C)  antagonists of the neurotransmitter. 
D)  autoreceptor blockers. 
E)  amino acids.

Question 11

The abbreviation 5-HT stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  none of the above 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The end of the rising phase of an action potential occurs when the

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium channels close. 
B)  sodium channels open. 
C)  potassium channels open. 
D)  potassium channels close. 
E)  both A and D 
A)  sodium channels close. 
B)  sodium channels open. 
C)  potassium channels open. 
D)  potassium channels close. 
E)  both A and D

Question 13

Which of the following are thought to play a role in reducing excessive neurotransmitter release?

Accepted Answer

A)  dendritic receptors 
B)  autoreceptors 
C)  dendritic spines 
D)  postsynaptic receptors 
E)  somatic receptors 
A)  dendritic receptors 
B)  autoreceptors 
C)  dendritic spines 
D)  postsynaptic receptors 
E)  somatic receptors

Question 14

Discuss three ways that drugs produce agonistic effects and three ways that they produce antagonistic effects.Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

35% for describing three mechanisms of a

Question 15

Which of the following is not a monoamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  norepinephrine 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  dopamine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  norepinephrine

Question 16

Metabotropic receptors are linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  ligand-activated ion channels. 
B)  signal proteins and G proteins. 
C)  ionotropic receptors. 
D)  vesicles. 
E)  receptor subtypes. 
A)  ligand-activated ion channels. 
B)  signal proteins and G proteins. 
C)  ionotropic receptors. 
D)  vesicles. 
E)  receptor subtypes.

Question 17

After release, neurotransmitters are deactivated in the synapse by

Accepted Answer

A)  reuptake. 
B)  enzymatic degradation. 
C)  G proteins. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A or B 
A)  reuptake. 
B)  enzymatic degradation. 
C)  G proteins. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A or B

Question 18

In order to record a membrane potential, the tip of a __________ must be inserted inside the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to record a membrane potential,...

Question 19

The presence of two neurotransmitters in the same neuron is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The presence of two neurotransmitters in the...

Question 20

Conduction of action potentials in myelinated axons

Accepted Answer

A)  is faster than in unmyelinated axons. 
B)  is slower than in unmyelinated axons. 
C)  is possible in only one direction. 
D)  requires more energy than in unmyelinated axons. 
E)  is inhibitory. 
A)  is faster than in unmyelinated axons. 
B)  is slower than in unmyelinated axons. 
C)  is possible in only one direction. 
D)  requires more energy than in unmyelinated axons. 
E)  is inhibitory.

The enzyme that deactivates acetylcholine after it has been released into the synapse is __________.

Discuss the synthesis, packaging, transport, and release of conventional small and large types of neurotransmitters.

After a neuron fires, the resting potential is re-established by the

Adrenergic neurons release

Neuropeptides are synthesized in the cell body on

-Which of the following is not an amino acid neurotransmitter?

Drugs that increase the activity of a particular neurotransmitter are said to be __________ of that neurotransmitter.

Autoreceptors are commonly found in

By binding to nicotinic receptors, __________ produces paralysis and death, which is why it is used on poison darts.

Drugs that degrade vesicles and cause the neurotransmitter molecules to leak into the cytoplasm, where they are destroyed by enzymes, are

The abbreviation 5-HT stands for

The end of the rising phase of an action potential occurs when the

Which of the following are thought to play a role in reducing excessive neurotransmitter release?

Discuss three ways that drugs produce agonistic effects and three ways that they produce antagonistic effects.Provide specific examples.

Which of the following is not a monoamine?

Metabotropic receptors are linked to

After release, neurotransmitters are deactivated in the synapse by

In order to record a membrane potential, the tip of a __________ must be inserted inside the cell.

The presence of two neurotransmitters in the same neuron is referred to as __________.

Conduction of action potentials in myelinated axons

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Exam 4: Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The enzyme that deactivates acetylcholine after it has been released into the synapse is __________.

Discuss the synthesis, packaging, transport, and release of conventional small and large types of neurotransmitters.

After a neuron fires, the resting potential is re-established by the

Adrenergic neurons release

Neuropeptides are synthesized in the cell body on

-Which of the following is not an amino acid neurotransmitter?

Drugs that increase the activity of a particular neurotransmitter are said to be __________ of that neurotransmitter.

Autoreceptors are commonly found in

By binding to nicotinic receptors, __________ produces paralysis and death, which is why it is used on poison darts.

Drugs that degrade vesicles and cause the neurotransmitter molecules to leak into the cytoplasm, where they are destroyed by enzymes, are

The abbreviation 5-HT stands for

The end of the rising phase of an action potential occurs when the

Which of the following are thought to play a role in reducing excessive neurotransmitter release?

Discuss three ways that drugs produce agonistic effects and three ways that they produce antagonistic effects.Provide specific examples.

Which of the following is not a monoamine?

Metabotropic receptors are linked to

After release, neurotransmitters are deactivated in the synapse by

In order to record a membrane potential, the tip of a __________ must be inserted inside the cell.

The presence of two neurotransmitters in the same neuron is referred to as __________.

Conduction of action potentials in myelinated axons

Biopsychology As a Neuroscience

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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