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What is the primary effect of rapid inhibition on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the primary effect of rapid inhibition on the postsynaptic membrane?
- Hyperpolarization (correct)
- Depolarization
- No change in membrane potential
- Action potential generation
Which of the following is an example of long-term inhibition?
Which of the following is an example of long-term inhibition?
- Removal of the neurotransmitter by diffusion
- Activation of Cl channels
- Active re-uptake of the neurotransmitter
- Activation of the second messenger system (correct)
What is the main way of removing neuropeptides from the synaptic cleft?
What is the main way of removing neuropeptides from the synaptic cleft?
- Active re-uptake
- Enzymatic destruction
- Exocytosis
- Diffusion (correct)
Which ion channel is activated during rapid inhibition?
Which ion channel is activated during rapid inhibition?
What is the effect of activating membrane enzymes that inhibit the metabolic machinery of the postsynaptic neuron?
What is the effect of activating membrane enzymes that inhibit the metabolic machinery of the postsynaptic neuron?
Which of the following is NOT a way of removing neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?
Which of the following is NOT a way of removing neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?
What is the net effect of the rapid inhibition on the postsynaptic membrane potential?
What is the net effect of the rapid inhibition on the postsynaptic membrane potential?
Which of the following is an example of a second messenger system?
Which of the following is an example of a second messenger system?
What is the primary function of cholinesterase enzyme in the synaptic cleft?
What is the primary function of cholinesterase enzyme in the synaptic cleft?
Which of the following types of neurons primarily uses active re-uptake to remove neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?
Which of the following types of neurons primarily uses active re-uptake to remove neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?
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