Exam 3: The Neuron, Synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters

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Inhibition of acetylcholine esterase (AChE)results in:

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

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In neurochemistry,the terms alpha and beta refer to subtypes of the neurotransmitter:

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The classical neurotransmitters (ACh,DA,NE,5-HT)are used by the majority of neurons in the brain.

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Acetylcholine is a peptide neurotransmitter.

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The correct sequence for the synthesis of norepinephrine (NE)is as follows:

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Insecticides produce their effects by:

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The majority of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh)is taken back up into the presynaptic terminal.

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Acetylcholine esterase (AchE)is the major active ingredient in insecticides and Sarin.

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Acetylcholine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter.

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The mechanism of action of the MAO inhibitor antidepressants is:

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The brain site responsible for producing the majority of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE)in the brain is:

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All of the following neurotransmitters are taken back up into the presynaptic terminal via an active reuptake mechanism,EXCEPT:

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The neurotransmitter thought to be involved in a variety of processes including sleep,sex,affective disorders,and pain is:

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Once a neuron in the brain dies,it is not replaced.

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The catecholamines include all of the following neurotransmitters,EXCEPT:

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

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Nerve gases such as Sarin produce their effects by:

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GABA acts upon both "fast-responding" and "slow-responding" postsynaptic receptors.

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The brain site responsible for producing the majority of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT)in the brain is:

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