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What is the most widespread excitatory neurotransmitter?
What is the most widespread excitatory neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is commonly referred to as a neuromodulator?
Which neurotransmitter is commonly referred to as a neuromodulator?
What is the primary function of the Somatic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the Somatic nervous system?
What is the structure/function relationship between the CNS and PNS?
What is the structure/function relationship between the CNS and PNS?
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What type of neurotransmitters are nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO)?
What type of neurotransmitters are nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO)?
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Which division of the nervous system controls conscious responses?
Which division of the nervous system controls conscious responses?
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What is the main difference between ionotropic receptors and metabotropic receptors?
What is the main difference between ionotropic receptors and metabotropic receptors?
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Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in cardiac muscles but excitatory in brain and skeletal muscles?
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in cardiac muscles but excitatory in brain and skeletal muscles?
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What neurotransmitter class includes dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin, and histamine?
What neurotransmitter class includes dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin, and histamine?
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Which type of receptor triggers the activation of a G protein that modifies the function of ion channels?
Which type of receptor triggers the activation of a G protein that modifies the function of ion channels?
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What role does cAMP play in the activation of metabotropic receptors?
What role does cAMP play in the activation of metabotropic receptors?
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Which neurotransmitter category has widespread physiological effects, is psychoactive, and can be associated with mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression?
Which neurotransmitter category has widespread physiological effects, is psychoactive, and can be associated with mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression?
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What part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for danger or stress?
What part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for danger or stress?
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Which type of receptor responds to mechanical energy?
Which type of receptor responds to mechanical energy?
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What is the process by which incoming stimuli are converted into neural signals called?
What is the process by which incoming stimuli are converted into neural signals called?
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Which receptor type is responsible for detecting extreme heat, cold, and pressure?
Which receptor type is responsible for detecting extreme heat, cold, and pressure?
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What event leads to the production of new proteins that enhance synaptic connections and contribute to long-term memory?
What event leads to the production of new proteins that enhance synaptic connections and contribute to long-term memory?
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In relation to the intensity of a stimulus, what does a higher frequency of action potentials indicate?
In relation to the intensity of a stimulus, what does a higher frequency of action potentials indicate?
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