Neuron Electrical Impulse Pathway Quiz

What is the role of dendrites in the process of neurotransmission?

Dendrites pick up the message from the previous cell (correct)
Dendrites convert electrical impulses into chemical signals
Dendrites release neurotransmitters into the synapse
Dendrites store genetic information in the nucleus

In the process of neurotransmission, what occurs at the presynaptic terminal?

Neurotransmitters are converted into electrical impulses
Voltage-gated calcium channels release neurotransmitters
The action potential is converted into a chemical signal (correct)
Genetic information is stored for future use

What is the function of voltage-gated calcium channels in neurotransmission?

Regulate the release of neurotransmitters at the presynaptic terminal (correct)
Convert chemical signals into electrical impulses
Convert electrical impulses into chemical signals
Store genetic information for future use

What characterizes retrograde neurotransmission?

The postsynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters to communicate with the presynaptic neuron (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors are most common for psychotropic drugs?

G-linked Receptors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which transporter is responsible for serotonin uptake and has an affinity for MDMA?

SERT (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do monoamine transporters depend on to bind to receptors and transport neurotransmitters?

Sodium (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neurons sends information?

Axon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theory regarding the cause of psychiatric disorders according to the text?

Dysfunction in neurotransmitter transmission (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for maximizing gene expression and actions in cells?

Dopamine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dendrites in the process of neurotransmission according to the text?

Pick up the message from the previous cell (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Volume Neurotransmission as mentioned in the text?

Involves diffusion of chemical messengers without synapses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines Retrograde Neurotransmission based on the text?

Presynaptic neurons responding to chemical signals from postsynaptic neurons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Excitation-Secretion Coupling as described in the text?

A process where electrical impulses trigger a chemical cascade altering neuron functioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) in neurotransmission?

It keeps neurotransmitters safe from enzymes until their release. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is NOT mentioned in the text as a key neurotransmitter?

Histamine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of G-linked Receptors in neurotransmission?

They mediate the action of psychotropic drugs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do Monoamine transporters affect neurotransmission?

By facilitating the binding and transport of neurotransmitters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structural difference between axodendritic and axoaxonic synapses?

The location on the neuron where they form. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an agonist binds to a G-linked receptor in neurotransmission?

It maximizes gene expression and cell actions. (D) Signup and view all the answers