Exam 7: The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

Inhibition of neuropeptide Y synthesis would

Which ion's movements is responsible for repolarization?

Excitatory postsynaptic potentials are produced by

Both neurons and neuroglia will easily divide by mitosis.

Parkinson's disease is associated with the loss of dopaminergic neurons.

Sensory neurons for muscle position are the fastest conducting neurons.

Neurotransmitter release would be inhibited by

The brain and spinal cord comprise the

Ligand-gated channels,when activated,allow only Na⁺ to move into the neuron.

MAO inhibitors may cause hypertensive crisis by a person eating foods rich in

What type of neuron is found entirely in the CNS?

Nicotinic receptors utilize G-proteins to regulate the opening of ion channels.

The ability of a neuron to transmit charge through its cytoplasm is called cable properties and is very

Local anesthetics block conduction of action potentials in sensory neurons by

The period of time when Na⁺ channels are recovering from their inactive state and K⁺ channels are still open is the

The brain produces lipid neurotransmitters called

The average resting membrane potential of a neuron is -85mV.

What coding system do neurons use to get a greater response?

Which of the following is NOT true of dendrites?

During the absolute refractory period,a supramaximal stimulus can bring the cell to threshold.