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What is the function of cocaine in relation to neurotransmitter reuptake?
What is the function of cocaine in relation to neurotransmitter reuptake?
- Promote neurotransmitter synthesis
- Increase neurotransmitter destruction
- Stimulate neurotransmitter release
- Inactivate transporters responsible for reuptake (correct)
Which type of neurotransmitter has an inhibitory effect in the brain?
Which type of neurotransmitter has an inhibitory effect in the brain?
- Glutamate
- GABA (correct)
- Serotonin
- Histamine
How are molecules of neurotransmitter removed from the synapse?
How are molecules of neurotransmitter removed from the synapse?
- By enzymatic deactivation
- By reuptake into the presynaptic cell (correct)
- By breakdown in the postsynaptic cell
- By diffusion into the bloodstream
Which category of drugs blocks reuptake of neurotransmitters?
Which category of drugs blocks reuptake of neurotransmitters?
What is the primary role of serotonin transporters?
What is the primary role of serotonin transporters?
What effect do indirect agonists have on neurotransmitters?
What effect do indirect agonists have on neurotransmitters?
What is the role of antagonists in synaptic transmission?
What is the role of antagonists in synaptic transmission?
Which step involves the entry of calcium ions in synaptic activity?
Which step involves the entry of calcium ions in synaptic activity?
How do precursor drugs affect the neurotransmitter system?
How do precursor drugs affect the neurotransmitter system?
Which drugs are considered antagonists?
Which drugs are considered antagonists?
What role do transporter molecules play in synaptic transmission?
What role do transporter molecules play in synaptic transmission?
How do drugs that deactivate enzymes impact synaptic transmission?
How do drugs that deactivate enzymes impact synaptic transmission?
Which type of drug binds with a particular site on vesicle transporters to block them and inactivate their function?
Which type of drug binds with a particular site on vesicle transporters to block them and inactivate their function?
What is the main difference between vesicle transporters and terminal membrane transporters in neurotransmitter storage and release?
What is the main difference between vesicle transporters and terminal membrane transporters in neurotransmitter storage and release?
Which drug action involves binding to an alternative site and facilitating ion channel opening?
Which drug action involves binding to an alternative site and facilitating ion channel opening?
What does Botulinum toxin (Botox) primarily affect in terms of neurotransmitter function?
What does Botulinum toxin (Botox) primarily affect in terms of neurotransmitter function?
Which type of drug binds with a receptor but does not activate it, preventing the natural ligand from binding with the receptor?
Which type of drug binds with a receptor but does not activate it, preventing the natural ligand from binding with the receptor?
How do vesicle transporters differ from terminal membrane transporters in synaptic transmission?
How do vesicle transporters differ from terminal membrane transporters in synaptic transmission?
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