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What role do neurotransmitters play in chemical synapses?
What role do neurotransmitters play in chemical synapses?
- They prevent the transmission of signals between neurons.
- They act on receptors to excite, inhibit, or modify sensitivity of the next neuron. (correct)
- They generate electrical signals independently of neurons.
- They facilitate communication via gap junctions between neurons.
Which of the following statements is true about electrical synapses?
Which of the following statements is true about electrical synapses?
- They are the most common type of synapse in the central nervous system.
- They allow for unidirectional transmission of signals.
- They enable synchronous firing of interconnected neurons. (correct)
- They predominantly use neurotransmitters for communication.
In a chemical synapse, where does the axon of a neuron typically terminate?
In a chemical synapse, where does the axon of a neuron typically terminate?
- On the myelin sheath of another neuron.
- At the synaptic cleft without making contact.
- At gap junctions between two membranes.
- On dendrites, soma, or axons of another neuron. (correct)
Which functional type of synapse is characterized by gap junctions that allow direct ion flow between neurons?
Which functional type of synapse is characterized by gap junctions that allow direct ion flow between neurons?
Which of the following is not a role associated with electrical synapses?
Which of the following is not a role associated with electrical synapses?
What is a key characteristic of chemical synapses?
What is a key characteristic of chemical synapses?
Which areas are known for having electrical synapses?
Which areas are known for having electrical synapses?
Which type of synapse allows for modifications in the sensitivity of the postsynaptic neuron?
Which type of synapse allows for modifications in the sensitivity of the postsynaptic neuron?
What is the primary role of NMDA receptors in the brain?
What is the primary role of NMDA receptors in the brain?
Which co-agonist is essential for NMDA receptor activation?
Which co-agonist is essential for NMDA receptor activation?
What ion is primarily blocked from entering NMDA receptors at normal membrane potentials?
What ion is primarily blocked from entering NMDA receptors at normal membrane potentials?
Which type of receptor is NOT classified as a metabotropic receptor?
Which type of receptor is NOT classified as a metabotropic receptor?
What condition is associated with hypo function of NMDA receptors in the hippocampus?
What condition is associated with hypo function of NMDA receptors in the hippocampus?
Which of the following describes the role of metabotropic receptors?
Which of the following describes the role of metabotropic receptors?
What is a consequence of excess glutamate activity?
What is a consequence of excess glutamate activity?
Which part of the brain has a high concentration of glutamate receptors?
Which part of the brain has a high concentration of glutamate receptors?
What is the primary amino acid from which catecholamines are synthesized?
What is the primary amino acid from which catecholamines are synthesized?
Which neurotransmitter is the chemical transmitter of all sympathetic postganglionic fibers except at certain sites?
Which neurotransmitter is the chemical transmitter of all sympathetic postganglionic fibers except at certain sites?
What percentage of catecholamines secreted by the adrenal medulla is adrenaline?
What percentage of catecholamines secreted by the adrenal medulla is adrenaline?
Which type of adrenergic receptor is primarily found on cardiac muscle cells?
Which type of adrenergic receptor is primarily found on cardiac muscle cells?
Where are noradrenergic neurons primarily located in the brain?
Where are noradrenergic neurons primarily located in the brain?
What role does the locus coeruleus play in the body's response to stimuli?
What role does the locus coeruleus play in the body's response to stimuli?
Which adrenergic receptor type is found on smooth muscle cells including those in blood vessels?
Which adrenergic receptor type is found on smooth muscle cells including those in blood vessels?
Which of the following is NOT a site for norepinephrine release in the PNS?
Which of the following is NOT a site for norepinephrine release in the PNS?
What are the main cholinergic receptors mentioned?
What are the main cholinergic receptors mentioned?
Which neurotransmitter loss is primarily associated with Alzheimer's disease?
Which neurotransmitter loss is primarily associated with Alzheimer's disease?
What causes synaptic fatigue?
What causes synaptic fatigue?
Which drug mechanism is primarily used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Which drug mechanism is primarily used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Which mechanism is NOT responsible for terminating neurotransmitter action?
Which mechanism is NOT responsible for terminating neurotransmitter action?
What effect does damage to acetylcholine producing cells in the basal forebrain have?
What effect does damage to acetylcholine producing cells in the basal forebrain have?
What role do agonists play in neurotransmitter action?
What role do agonists play in neurotransmitter action?
Nicotinic receptors are particularly associated with which physiological junction?
Nicotinic receptors are particularly associated with which physiological junction?
What is the primary consequence of the reduced reuptake of neurotransmitters in the synapse?
What is the primary consequence of the reduced reuptake of neurotransmitters in the synapse?
What type of receptors are Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors classified as?
What type of receptors are Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors classified as?
Which statement about neuronal pools is accurate?
Which statement about neuronal pools is accurate?
Which cholinergic receptors can be activated by muscarine?
Which cholinergic receptors can be activated by muscarine?
What does convergence in neuronal circuits refer to?
What does convergence in neuronal circuits refer to?
What is a key characteristic of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor structure?
What is a key characteristic of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor structure?
How does increased neurotransmitter release affect synaptic effectiveness?
How does increased neurotransmitter release affect synaptic effectiveness?
What potential effect does reduced degradation of neurotransmitters have on synaptic activity?
What potential effect does reduced degradation of neurotransmitters have on synaptic activity?
