Multiple Choice
The excitatory effect of a neurotransmitter is caused by:
A) the chemical structure of the neurotransmitter.
B) the nature of the receptor with which it interacts.
C) the part of the brain where it is released.
D) the amount of neurotransmitter that is released.
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Q10: The ion that triggers the release of
Q11: An increase in the activity at a
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Q13: Synapses characterized by wide clefts, large active
Q15: Whether a particular neurotransmitter is excitatory or
Q16: Which of the following is NOT a
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Q18: A neurotransmitter released at the axon terminal
Q19: The first two chemicals to be identified