12 Questions
What is the role of enzymes in neurotransmitters?
Both synthesizing and degrading neurotransmitters
What is the process called when we need to decrease a response to a stimulus?
Down-regulation
Which neurotransmitter plays a role in feelings of pleasure, reward, and motivation?
Dopamine
What is the function of GABA in the nervous system?
Blocking impulses between neurons
What is associated with low levels of dopamine?
Less motivation and less excitement
What is the function of Norepinephrine in the nervous system?
Helping in the fight or flight response
What is the role of serotonin in the human body?
Regulation of mood, focus, and emotional stability
What is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders?
Genetic factors
What is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by a specific object or situation?
Specific phobia
What is the lifetime prevalence of panic disorder?
3-5% of the population
Why do females tend to experience anxiety more than males?
Females tend to ruminate more
What is the term for anxiety that descends out of nowhere with no particular cause or stimulus?
Unfocused anxiety
This quiz covers the role of enzymes in synthesizing and degrading neurotransmitters, as well as the processes of up-regulation and down-regulation in the nervous system. Test your knowledge of neurotransmitters and their regulation.
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