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Which term refers to anything that enhances a neurotransmitter's effects?
Which term refers to anything that enhances a neurotransmitter's effects?
What is the main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What can modify neurotransmitter effects by stimulating or inhibiting synthesis, release, removal, or receptor sites?
What can modify neurotransmitter effects by stimulating or inhibiting synthesis, release, removal, or receptor sites?
In the context of neurotransmitters, which term refers to anything that blocks the action of a neurotransmitter?
In the context of neurotransmitters, which term refers to anything that blocks the action of a neurotransmitter?
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What is the mechanism by which acetylcholine is inactivated in the nervous system?
What is the mechanism by which acetylcholine is inactivated in the nervous system?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for opening calcium channels and producing excitatory post synaptic potentials (EPSP) in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for opening calcium channels and producing excitatory post synaptic potentials (EPSP) in the brain?
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In the CNS, which neurotransmitter is inhibitory by opening chloride (Cl-) channels?
In the CNS, which neurotransmitter is inhibitory by opening chloride (Cl-) channels?
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Where does dopamine (DA) play a significant role in regulating muscle tone and muscle movement in the nervous system?
Where does dopamine (DA) play a significant role in regulating muscle tone and muscle movement in the nervous system?
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What is the main difference between graded potentials (GPs) and action potentials (APs)?
What is the main difference between graded potentials (GPs) and action potentials (APs)?
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Which type of channels are involved in producing action potentials (APs)?
Which type of channels are involved in producing action potentials (APs)?
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What is the main effect of an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)?
What is the main effect of an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)?
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How is the removal of neurotransmitter achieved through enzymatic degradation?
How is the removal of neurotransmitter achieved through enzymatic degradation?
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What is one method of removing neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft?
What is one method of removing neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft?
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Which cellular effect is associated with an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)?
Which cellular effect is associated with an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)?
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