The Chemistry of Behavior
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Which type of receptor is known for its fast-acting changes in Vm?

  • Ionotropic receptor (correct)
  • Opioid receptor
  • Metabotropic receptor
  • G-protein coupled receptor

    • What is a characteristic of metabotropic receptors?

  • They directly open ion channels
  • They respond to multiple neurotransmitters
  • They activate intracellular signaling cascades (correct)
  • They alter gene expression

    • Which statement about receptor subtypes is true?

  • Receptor subtypes always work with the same ions
  • A given neurotransmitter system can act on many receptor subtypes (correct)
  • Receptor subtypes cannot differ in anatomical distribution
  • Receptor subtypes cannot respond to multiple neurotransmitters

    • What is the main function of neurotransmitters?

    <p>To act as endogenous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can receptor subtypes do within/across neuron populations?

    <p>Interact to alter signaling in complex ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptor is activated by ligand-gated ion channels and results in fast-acting changes in Vm?

    <p>Ionotropic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of metabotropic receptors?

    <p>They activate intracellular signaling cascades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter system can act on many receptor subtypes?

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

    What is a characteristic of receptor subtypes?

    <p>They can alter signaling in complex ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neurotransmitters?

    <p>To regulate intracellular signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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