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What is the main function of a synapse?
What is the main function of a synapse?
- Production of new neurons
- Stem cell division
- Sending information to other neurons via neurotransmitters (correct)
- Enzymatic deactivation of neurotransmitters
What is the role of SSRIs in neurotransmission?
What is the role of SSRIs in neurotransmission?
- Block the reuptake of serotonin (correct)
- Enhance dendritic branching
- Promote enzymatic deactivation of neurotransmitters
- Increase stem cell activity
Where does neurogenesis primarily occur in the adult brain?
Where does neurogenesis primarily occur in the adult brain?
- Synaptic connections between neurons
- Resting membrane potential
- Central nervous system
- Hippocampus, olfactory bulb, amygdala, and cerebellum (correct)
What happens during reuptake at a synapse?
What happens during reuptake at a synapse?
What is the main determinant of whether an action potential will fire or not?
What is the main determinant of whether an action potential will fire or not?
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is a key characteristic of a growth mindset?
What is a key characteristic of a growth mindset?
Who is most likely to benefit from programs aimed at developing a growth mindset?
Who is most likely to benefit from programs aimed at developing a growth mindset?
What is the role of social support in the happiness of college students during periods of high stress?
What is the role of social support in the happiness of college students during periods of high stress?
How much of the body's oxygen and glucose does the brain use?
How much of the body's oxygen and glucose does the brain use?
Which part of a neuron receives messages from other cells?
Which part of a neuron receives messages from other cells?
What covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural impulses?
What covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural impulses?
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