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What is the role of distinct key enzymes in neurotransmitter synthesis?
What is the role of distinct key enzymes in neurotransmitter synthesis?
- To synthesise each type of neurotransmitter (correct)
- To release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft
- To degrade neurotransmitters
- To inhibit neurotransmitter receptors
What is the effect of Na+ channel blockers on neural activity?
What is the effect of Na+ channel blockers on neural activity?
- Increase neural activity
- Increase neurotransmitter synthesis
- Have no effect on neural activity
- Decrease neural activity (correct)
What is the role of Ca2+ entry in neurotransmission?
What is the role of Ca2+ entry in neurotransmission?
- To trigger neurotransmitter release from the presynapse (correct)
- To inhibit neurotransmitter receptors
- To inhibit neurotransmitter release
- To synthesise neurotransmitters
What is the effect of receptor agonists on neurotransmission?
What is the effect of receptor agonists on neurotransmission?
What is the function of SNARE complex in neurotransmission?
What is the function of SNARE complex in neurotransmission?
What is the effect of Ca2+ channel blockers on neurotransmission?
What is the effect of Ca2+ channel blockers on neurotransmission?
What is the primary mechanism by which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft?
What is the primary mechanism by which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of pituitary secretions?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of pituitary secretions?
What is the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?
What is the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?
Which receptor is involved in the modulation of serotonin activity?
Which receptor is involved in the modulation of serotonin activity?
What is the major neurotransmitter of the CNS that is involved in fast excitatory transmission?
What is the major neurotransmitter of the CNS that is involved in fast excitatory transmission?
What is the mechanism by which certain drugs increase neurotransmitter activity?
What is the mechanism by which certain drugs increase neurotransmitter activity?
What is the first step in the process of neurotransmission?
What is the first step in the process of neurotransmission?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter reuptake?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter reuptake?
What is the role of receptors in neurotransmission?
What is the role of receptors in neurotransmission?
What is the final step in the process of neurotransmission?
What is the final step in the process of neurotransmission?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter degradation?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter degradation?
What is the role of precursor molecules in neurotransmission?
What is the role of precursor molecules in neurotransmission?
