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What neurotransmitter is primarily used at postganglionic synapses in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
What neurotransmitter is primarily used at postganglionic synapses in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
- Serotonin
- Epinephrine (correct)
- Dopamine
- Acetylcholine
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'Flight or Fight' response system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'Flight or Fight' response system?
- Enteric division
- Sympathetic division (correct)
- Somatic division
- Parasympathetic division
From where do parasympathetic fibers leave the central nervous system?
From where do parasympathetic fibers leave the central nervous system?
- Brainstem and sacral portion of the spinal cord (correct)
- Thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord
- Cervical region of the spinal cord
- Coccygeal region of the spinal cord
What is the major neurotransmitter used at both pre- and postganglionic synapses in the parasympathetic division?
What is the major neurotransmitter used at both pre- and postganglionic synapses in the parasympathetic division?
Which neurotransmitter is used by nonadrenergic and noncholinergic postganglionic neurons?
Which neurotransmitter is used by nonadrenergic and noncholinergic postganglionic neurons?
What type of acetylcholine receptors are found in the autonomic ganglia?
What type of acetylcholine receptors are found in the autonomic ganglia?
Which type of cholinergic receptors are present on smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and gland cells?
Which type of cholinergic receptors are present on smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and gland cells?
What is the predominant composition of the mixture released by cells of the adrenal medulla upon activation?
What is the predominant composition of the mixture released by cells of the adrenal medulla upon activation?
What is the term used to describe catecholamines released by the adrenal medulla when transported via blood to effector cells?
What is the term used to describe catecholamines released by the adrenal medulla when transported via blood to effector cells?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system usually has an opposite effect on effector cells compared to the other division?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system usually has an opposite effect on effector cells compared to the other division?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily found in the peripheral nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily found in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the enzyme responsible for degrading biogenic amine neurotransmitters made from tyrosine?
What is the enzyme responsible for degrading biogenic amine neurotransmitters made from tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT made from tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT made from tyrosine?
Adrenergic receptors are mainly linked to which type of signal transduction pathways?
Adrenergic receptors are mainly linked to which type of signal transduction pathways?
Which biogenic amine neurotransmitter is NOT classified as a catecholamine?
Which biogenic amine neurotransmitter is NOT classified as a catecholamine?
Which of the following best describes the role of neuromodulators compared to neurotransmitters?
Which of the following best describes the role of neuromodulators compared to neurotransmitters?
How do receptors for neuromodulators differ from receptors for neurotransmitters?
How do receptors for neuromodulators differ from receptors for neurotransmitters?
In Alzheimer's disease, which neurons are primarily affected?
In Alzheimer's disease, which neurons are primarily affected?
Which condition can be therapeutically treated using low doses of botulinum toxin?
Which condition can be therapeutically treated using low doses of botulinum toxin?
What is a characteristic of neuromodulators in relation to learning and development?
What is a characteristic of neuromodulators in relation to learning and development?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in Parkinson's Disease?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in Parkinson's Disease?
Which drug is commonly used to alleviate symptoms in the initial stages of Parkinson's Disease?
Which drug is commonly used to alleviate symptoms in the initial stages of Parkinson's Disease?
Which type of serotonin receptor is stimulated by LSD?
Which type of serotonin receptor is stimulated by LSD?
Which area in the brain is responsible for the production of dopamine?
Which area in the brain is responsible for the production of dopamine?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for terminating the signal at a chemical synapse?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for terminating the signal at a chemical synapse?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily involved in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily involved in the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
In the process of dual innervation, which of the following statements is true?
In the process of dual innervation, which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the adrenal medulla?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the adrenal medulla?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two major divisions of the Nervous System?
What are the two major divisions of the Nervous System?
Which type of cell is the basic cell type in both the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems?
Which type of cell is the basic cell type in both the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems?
What is the function of Schwann cells in the Peripheral Nervous System?
What is the function of Schwann cells in the Peripheral Nervous System?
Which glial cells are involved in the myelin formation in the Central Nervous System?
Which glial cells are involved in the myelin formation in the Central Nervous System?
What is the role of Astrocytes in the Central Nervous System?
What is the role of Astrocytes in the Central Nervous System?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for transmitting impulses at high speeds?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for transmitting impulses at high speeds?
What is the main function of Microglia in the Central Nervous System?
What is the main function of Microglia in the Central Nervous System?
Which cells are vital for regeneration and proper nerve signal conduction in the Peripheral Nervous System?
Which cells are vital for regeneration and proper nerve signal conduction in the Peripheral Nervous System?
What are Ependymal cells involved with in the Central Nervous System?
What are Ependymal cells involved with in the Central Nervous System?
"Synapses can use both chemical and electrical stimuli to pass information." Which part of a neuron directly interacts with synapses?
"Synapses can use both chemical and electrical stimuli to pass information." Which part of a neuron directly interacts with synapses?
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