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Which role does acetylcholine play in the peripheral nervous system?
Which role does acetylcholine play in the peripheral nervous system?
- Acetylcholine is responsible for the initiation of REM sleep.
- Acetylcholine allows neurons to perform high-frequency, asynchronous activity.
- Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter that makes muscles fire. (correct)
- Acetylcholine is involved in the planning of movement.
Where are the major concentrations of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
Where are the major concentrations of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
- Cerebellum, thalamus, and cerebral cortex.
- Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and occipital lobe.
- Dorsolateral pons, basal forebrain, and medial septum. (correct)
- Hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus.
What is the only approved medication for Alzheimer's disease?
What is the only approved medication for Alzheimer's disease?
- Acetylcholine agonist
- Nicotine
- REM sleep inducer
- Aricept (correct)
Which neurotransmitter is recognized as a highly arousing neurotransmitter and causes a boost in arousal and alertness?
Which neurotransmitter is recognized as a highly arousing neurotransmitter and causes a boost in arousal and alertness?
Which histamine receptor is responsible for boosting alertness?
Which histamine receptor is responsible for boosting alertness?
What happens to histamine receptor availability when taking drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
What happens to histamine receptor availability when taking drowsiness-inducing antihistamines?
Which neurotransmitter is serotonin also known as?
Which neurotransmitter is serotonin also known as?
What is the precursor to serotonin?
What is the precursor to serotonin?
Which receptors control a sodium (Na+) channel and are stimulated by AMPA?
Which receptors control a sodium (Na+) channel and are stimulated by AMPA?
Which class of drugs selectively agonizes serotonin?
Which class of drugs selectively agonizes serotonin?
Which neurotransmitter is agonized by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter is agonized by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep?
Which system is targeted by ADHD medications?
Which system is targeted by ADHD medications?
Which dopamine agonist is commonly used in the treatment of ADHD?
Which dopamine agonist is commonly used in the treatment of ADHD?
Which neurotransmitter is produced in the locus coeruleus and is critical for survival?
Which neurotransmitter is produced in the locus coeruleus and is critical for survival?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which dopamine system plays a role in movement initiation?
Which dopamine system plays a role in movement initiation?
Where is dopamine produced in the mesolimbic system?
Where is dopamine produced in the mesolimbic system?
Which dopamine system is involved in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
Which dopamine system is involved in high-level cognitive processes such as attention and working memory?
Which type of knowledge test is considered the most difficult?
Which type of knowledge test is considered the most difficult?
Which of the following statements about benzodiazepines is correct?
Which of the following statements about benzodiazepines is correct?
What happens to the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels in the brain of a benzodiazepine addict?
What happens to the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels in the brain of a benzodiazepine addict?
Why is mixing opiates with benzodiazepines dangerous?
Why is mixing opiates with benzodiazepines dangerous?
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