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What is the function of neurons in the CNS?
What is the function of neurons in the CNS?
- To regulate body temperature
- To receive, process, and transmit information to other cells in the body (correct)
- To produce hormones for the body
- To store long-term memories
What defines the space into which neurotransmitters are released?
What defines the space into which neurotransmitters are released?
- The axon
- The cell body
- The synapse (correct)
- The dendrites
What is required for synaptic signaling to occur?
What is required for synaptic signaling to occur?
- Neurotransmitters released from glial cells
- Neurotransmitters released from neurons (correct)
- Chemical signals released from muscles
- Hormones released from endocrine glands
Which part of the neuron is responsible for synthesizing most cell-specific proteins?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for synthesizing most cell-specific proteins?
How do neurons communicate and exchange information?
How do neurons communicate and exchange information?
Which neurotransmitter is recognized as primary excitatory?
Which neurotransmitter is recognized as primary excitatory?
Which neurotransmitters are considered primary inhibitory neurotransmitters?
Which neurotransmitters are considered primary inhibitory neurotransmitters?
Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in the etiology of ADHD and in response to treatment?
Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in the etiology of ADHD and in response to treatment?
Which major type of neuron receptor do most psychotropic medications act on?
Which major type of neuron receptor do most psychotropic medications act on?
What is the primary function of the Limbic system?
What is the primary function of the Limbic system?
Regarding cytochrome P450, which statement is true?
Regarding cytochrome P450, which statement is true?
Which cytochrome P450 family of enzymes is most involved in hepatic metabolism of many psychotropic drugs?
Which cytochrome P450 family of enzymes is most involved in hepatic metabolism of many psychotropic drugs?
What best describes a ligand?
What best describes a ligand?
What best describes a ligand-gated ion channel?
What best describes a ligand-gated ion channel?
Which of the following is not part of pharmacokinetics?
Which of the following is not part of pharmacokinetics?
What is the Substance P neuropeptide responsible for?
What is the Substance P neuropeptide responsible for?
