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What is the first step in synaptic transmission?
What is the first step in synaptic transmission?
- Neurotransmitter is released into the synapse (correct)
- Neurotransmitter binds to receptors
- Post-synaptic potential is generated
- Reuptake of neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitters always inhibit the post-synaptic neuron.
Neurotransmitters always inhibit the post-synaptic neuron.
False (B)
What type of drug blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters?
What type of drug blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters?
Tricyclic antidepressant
The space between two neurons is called the ______.
The space between two neurons is called the ______.
What type of neurotransmitter is serotonin?
What type of neurotransmitter is serotonin?
Blocking neurotransmitter reuptake decreases the concentration of neurotransmitter in the synapse.
Blocking neurotransmitter reuptake decreases the concentration of neurotransmitter in the synapse.
What is the direct result of increased synaptic concentration of neurotransmitters?
What is the direct result of increased synaptic concentration of neurotransmitters?
What is the role of post-synaptic receptors?
What is the role of post-synaptic receptors?
Serotonin and norepinephrine are examples of ______.
Serotonin and norepinephrine are examples of ______.
Neurotransmitters are only released from the post-synaptic neuron.
Neurotransmitters are only released from the post-synaptic neuron.
Flashcards
What is a synapse?
What is a synapse?
The point of communication between two neurons, where neurotransmitters are released.
What are neurotransmitters?
What are neurotransmitters?
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
What is neurotransmitter reuptake?
What is neurotransmitter reuptake?
The process where neurotransmitters are taken back into the presynaptic neuron after transmitting a signal.
What happens when reuptake is blocked?
What happens when reuptake is blocked?
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What are serotonin/norepinephrine?
What are serotonin/norepinephrine?
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What does a neurotransmitter do after release?
What does a neurotransmitter do after release?
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How does blocking reuptake impact neurotransmitters?
How does blocking reuptake impact neurotransmitters?
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Blocking reuptake effect?
Blocking reuptake effect?
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Study Notes
- Synapse is the space where neurotransmitters are released
- Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse
- Neurotransmitters activate post-synaptic receptors
- Tricyclic antidepressants block the reuptake of neurotransmitters
- Increased synaptic concentration of neurotransmitters are available to bind to the post-synaptic receptors
- Increased post-synaptic nerve transmission occurs as a result of increased synaptic concentration of neurotransmitters that bind to receptors
- Neurotransmitters include serotonin or norepinephrine
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