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Where are serotonergic neurons located?
Where are serotonergic neurons located?
- Cerebellum
- Pons - raphe nucleus (correct)
- Thalamus
- Hippocampus
Which enzyme acts on Norepinephrine to produce serotonin?
Which enzyme acts on Norepinephrine to produce serotonin?
- GABA transaminase
- Phenylethanolamine N-methyl-transferase (PNMT) (correct)
- Serotonin reuptake transporter
- Dopamine decarboxylase
What are the functions of serotonin in the brain?
What are the functions of serotonin in the brain?
- Memory formation
- Temperature regulation
- Muscle coordination
- Appetite regulation (correct)
Which neurotransmitter is most frequently used in the central nervous system as an excitatory neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is most frequently used in the central nervous system as an excitatory neurotransmitter?
Which receptor will open when glutamate is present and the postsynaptic membrane is depolarized?
Which receptor will open when glutamate is present and the postsynaptic membrane is depolarized?
What is the main characteristic of ionotropic receptors?
What is the main characteristic of ionotropic receptors?
What is the role of autoreceptors in neurotransmission?
What is the role of autoreceptors in neurotransmission?
What is the function of G proteins in metabotropic receptors?
What is the function of G proteins in metabotropic receptors?
What happens when a neurotransmitter binds to a metabotropic receptor?
What happens when a neurotransmitter binds to a metabotropic receptor?
Which type of receptor leads to graded depolarization in the cell?
Which type of receptor leads to graded depolarization in the cell?
What is the role of second messengers in neurotransmission?
What is the role of second messengers in neurotransmission?
What type of neurotransmitter operates slower than excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters?
What type of neurotransmitter operates slower than excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters?
Which type of neurotransmitter is known to be synthesized in the presynaptic terminal and has a fast effect on adjacent receptors?
Which type of neurotransmitter is known to be synthesized in the presynaptic terminal and has a fast effect on adjacent receptors?
Neuromodulation takes place over what duration of time?
Neuromodulation takes place over what duration of time?
Which neurotransmitter is linked with symptoms like increased salivation, muscle weakening, blurred vision, and paralysis?
Which neurotransmitter is linked with symptoms like increased salivation, muscle weakening, blurred vision, and paralysis?
What distinguishes monoamines from small-molecule transmitters in terms of vesicle recycling?
What distinguishes monoamines from small-molecule transmitters in terms of vesicle recycling?
What is required for the release of monoamines from the synaptic gap?
What is required for the release of monoamines from the synaptic gap?
What is the main difference between the activation of ionotropic receptors and metabotropic receptors?
What is the main difference between the activation of ionotropic receptors and metabotropic receptors?
Where does inhibitory input predominantly occur within a neuron?
Where does inhibitory input predominantly occur within a neuron?
What happens when excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) reach the axon hillock?
What happens when excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) reach the axon hillock?
What is the process by which neurotransmitter molecules are deactivated in the synapse?
What is the process by which neurotransmitter molecules are deactivated in the synapse?
Which mechanism involves repeated excitation from one active synapse evoking a cumulative effect over time?
Which mechanism involves repeated excitation from one active synapse evoking a cumulative effect over time?
In which part of a neuron is excitatory input mostly found?
In which part of a neuron is excitatory input mostly found?
Which enzyme acts on Dopamine to produce Norepinephrine?
Which enzyme acts on Dopamine to produce Norepinephrine?
Excessive sweating, high blood pressure, and anxiety are associated with increased levels of which neurotransmitter?
Excessive sweating, high blood pressure, and anxiety are associated with increased levels of which neurotransmitter?
Which location is primarily associated with the neurotransmitter Serotonin?
Which location is primarily associated with the neurotransmitter Serotonin?
Which neurotransmitter is a building block for adrenaline and is produced from Tryptophan?
Which neurotransmitter is a building block for adrenaline and is produced from Tryptophan?
Low energy levels, lack of concentration, and contributing to depressive feelings are symptoms associated with decreased levels of which neurotransmitter?
Low energy levels, lack of concentration, and contributing to depressive feelings are symptoms associated with decreased levels of which neurotransmitter?
Which step in the production of Serotonin involves the action of the enzyme 5 HTP decarboxylase?
Which step in the production of Serotonin involves the action of the enzyme 5 HTP decarboxylase?
