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What is the primary function of GABA in the brain?
What is the primary function of GABA in the brain?
- To inhibit or prevent neurons from firing (correct)
- To facilitate learning and memory
- To control muscle movements
- To stimulate neurons to fire
What is a characteristic of acetylcholine (ACh)?
What is a characteristic of acetylcholine (ACh)?
- It is involved in learning, memory, and muscle action (correct)
- It is involved in anxiety disorders
- It inhibits the firing of neurons
- It is usually found in the peripheral nervous system
What is a consequence of low levels of GABA in the brain?
What is a consequence of low levels of GABA in the brain?
- Impaired learning and memory
- Anxiety disorders (correct)
- Violent muscle spasms
- Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
What is the effect of the venom from a black widow spider?
What is the effect of the venom from a black widow spider?
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What is the primary role of glutamate in the brain?
What is the primary role of glutamate in the brain?
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How do antianxiety drugs work in relation to GABA?
How do antianxiety drugs work in relation to GABA?
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What is the main function of neurotransmitters in the brain?
What is the main function of neurotransmitters in the brain?
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How do some neurotransmitters differ in their function?
How do some neurotransmitters differ in their function?
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What analogy is used to describe how neurotransmitters interact with receptor sites?
What analogy is used to describe how neurotransmitters interact with receptor sites?
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What effect does the venom of the black widow spider have on neurotransmission?
What effect does the venom of the black widow spider have on neurotransmission?
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How do drugs interfere with neurotransmission?
How do drugs interfere with neurotransmission?
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What is usually true about the secretion of neurotransmitters by neurons?
What is usually true about the secretion of neurotransmitters by neurons?
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