Neurotransmitters Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a function that is controlled by the nervous system and neurotransmitters?

  • Digestion
  • Heart rate
  • Breathing
  • Hair growth (correct)

    • What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

  • To send electrical signals throughout the body
  • To carry chemical signals from one neuron to the next target cell (correct)
  • To produce energy for the body
  • To regulate the body's temperature

    • What happens when the balance of neurotransmitters in the body is disrupted?

  • The body experiences a range of symptoms depending on the specific neurotransmitter affected (correct)
  • The body experiences decreased function
  • The body experiences increased function
  • Nothing, the body functions normally

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of cell that can be targeted by neurotransmitters?

    <p>Skin cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the body?

    <p>To carry chemical signals between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key role of the nervous system in the body?

    <p>To control muscle movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary job of neurotransmitters in the body?

    <p>To carry electrical signals from one neuron to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells can be targeted by neurotransmitters?

    <p>Nerve cells, muscle cells, or gland cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

    <p>To control everything from thoughts to muscle movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glycine in the nervous system?

    <p>It is involved in controlling hearing processing, pain transmission and metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with imbalances in glutamate levels?

    <p>Parkinson's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain?

    <p>Glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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