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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for making muscles fire in the peripheral nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for making muscles fire in the peripheral nervous system?
Where in the central nervous system is the major concentration of Acetylcholine found?
Where in the central nervous system is the major concentration of Acetylcholine found?
Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
Which neurotransmitter is a catecholamine synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which neurotransmitter is a catecholamine synthesized from L-DOPA?
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Which dopamine system plays a major role in movement, particularly in the initiation of voluntary movements?
Which dopamine system plays a major role in movement, particularly in the initiation of voluntary movements?
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Which dopamine system is involved in the phenomenon of drug tolerance?
Which dopamine system is involved in the phenomenon of drug tolerance?
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Which dopamine system plays a role in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
Which dopamine system plays a role in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for mood regulation in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for mood regulation in the brain?
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Which class of antidepressants selectively agonizes serotonin, resulting in fewer side effects compared to other classes?
Which class of antidepressants selectively agonizes serotonin, resulting in fewer side effects compared to other classes?
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Which neurotransmitter is blocked by drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
Which neurotransmitter is blocked by drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
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Which drug inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing its availability in the synapses?
Which drug inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing its availability in the synapses?
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Which neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter?
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What happens when there is too much glutamate in the brain?
What happens when there is too much glutamate in the brain?
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Which receptors control a sodium (Na+) channel?
Which receptors control a sodium (Na+) channel?
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What is the role of NMDA receptors in increasing synaptic connection strength?
What is the role of NMDA receptors in increasing synaptic connection strength?
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Which of the following is true about dopaminergic drugs?
Which of the following is true about dopaminergic drugs?
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Which of the following is the most potent dopamine agonist?
Which of the following is the most potent dopamine agonist?
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What is the role of norepinephrine and epinephrine as neurotransmitters in the brain?
What is the role of norepinephrine and epinephrine as neurotransmitters in the brain?
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What is the precursor to serotonin?
What is the precursor to serotonin?
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Which of the following is the correct order of benzodiazepines from shortest to longest half-life?
Which of the following is the correct order of benzodiazepines from shortest to longest half-life?
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Which of the following is true about GABA receptors in non-drug addicts' brains?
Which of the following is true about GABA receptors in non-drug addicts' brains?
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What is the main function of Long-Term Depression?
What is the main function of Long-Term Depression?
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What is the effect of adenosine build-up in neurons?
What is the effect of adenosine build-up in neurons?
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