Question 1

If a neurological process depended on the activation of receptors found on neurons outside of a synapse,then we can infer that:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitters must come from nearby synapses. 
B)  an axon terminal was previously located at that position on the neuron. 
C)  the receptor can no longer be activated by neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurotransmitters must reach the receptor by vesicular transport. 
A)  neurotransmitters must come from nearby synapses. 
B)  an axon terminal was previously located at that position on the neuron. 
C)  the receptor can no longer be activated by neurotransmitters. 
D)  neurotransmitters must reach the receptor by vesicular transport.

Question 2

Hyperpolarization occurs during the:

Accepted Answer

A)  depolarization phase. 
B)  resting potential. 
C)  action potential. 
D)  refractory period. 
A)  depolarization phase. 
B)  resting potential. 
C)  action potential. 
D)  refractory period.

Question 3

Neurons that synthesize and release acetylcholine are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic neurons. 
B)  acetylcholinergic neurons. 
C)  noradrenergic neurons. 
D)  pyramidal neurons. 
A)  cholinergic neurons. 
B)  acetylcholinergic neurons. 
C)  noradrenergic neurons. 
D)  pyramidal neurons.

Question 4

Explain how levodopa treats the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Parkinson's derive from

Question 5

After an action potential,the axon terminal release synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____________ transmission is a series of events that begin at the axon hillock and travel down the length of an axon.

Accepted Answer

A)  Polarized 
B)  Electrical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Ionic 
A)  Polarized 
B)  Electrical 
C)  Chemical 
D)  Ionic

Question 7

A metabotropic receptor:

Accepted Answer

A)  is physically separated parts of the neurons. 
B)  responds to neurotransmitter metabolites. 
C)  contains an ion channel. 
D)  is activated by a G protein. 
A)  is physically separated parts of the neurons. 
B)  responds to neurotransmitter metabolites. 
C)  contains an ion channel. 
D)  is activated by a G protein.

Question 8

An excitatory postsynaptic potential would be expected to cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  depolarization in a neuron. 
B)  hyperpolarization in a neuron. 
C)  neurotransmission to occur. 
D)  an increase in sodium-potassium pump activity 
A)  depolarization in a neuron. 
B)  hyperpolarization in a neuron. 
C)  neurotransmission to occur. 
D)  an increase in sodium-potassium pump activity

Question 9

Describe the phases or periods in a nerve impulse.

Accepted Answer

During the resting potential,the neuron

Question 10

If a researcher said that a substance had produced hyperpolarization,she means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the charge outside the neuron became more negative. 
B)  the charge outside the neuron became more positive. 
C)  the charge in the neuron became more negative. 
D)  the charge in the neuron became more positive. 
A)  the charge outside the neuron became more negative. 
B)  the charge outside the neuron became more positive. 
C)  the charge in the neuron became more negative. 
D)  the charge in the neuron became more positive.

Question 11

Glutamate receptors are found on glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____________ is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by severe impairments in memory,decision-making,attention,motivation,language production and comprehension,and mood regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Epilepsy 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  Huntington's disease 
B)  Epilepsy 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 13

_____________ store and protect neurotransmitters after synthesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ store and protect neurotransmitters after synthesis....

Question 14

A G-protein activates an effector enzyme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter,describe the ways it differs from classical neurotransmitter such as dopamine.

Accepted Answer

1.NO is a gas 
2.It is not sto

Question 16

_____________ refers to the return of neurotransmitters to the axon terminal through membrane transporters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exocytosis 
B)  Turnover 
C)  Catabolism 
D)  Reuptake 
A)  Exocytosis 
B)  Turnover 
C)  Catabolism 
D)  Reuptake

Question 17

A neuron that synthesizes and releases norepinephrine is called a(n)______________ neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  metabotropic 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  adrenoceptor 
D)  noradrenergic 
A)  metabotropic 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  adrenoceptor 
D)  noradrenergic

Question 18

All of the following are examples of the function of neurotrophins except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bind to G-protein coupled receptors. 
B)  Promote survival of neurons. 
C)  Promote the plasticity of neurons. 
D)  Have effects on neurons during development. 
A)  Bind to G-protein coupled receptors. 
B)  Promote survival of neurons. 
C)  Promote the plasticity of neurons. 
D)  Have effects on neurons during development.

Question 19

If a neuroscientist observed a collection of neurons that were all labeled positive for glutamate,why would she likely next decide to see which neurons also have glutamic acid decarboxylase?

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine which neurons released the neurotransmitter GABA 
B)  To determine the synthesis steps for glutamate 
C)  To determine which neurons may be at risk for excitotoxicity 
D)  To determine if the neurons had ionotropic or metabotropic receptors 
A)  To determine which neurons released the neurotransmitter GABA 
B)  To determine the synthesis steps for glutamate 
C)  To determine which neurons may be at risk for excitotoxicity 
D)  To determine if the neurons had ionotropic or metabotropic receptors

Question 20

All of the following are pathways for dopamine except:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesolimbic and mesocortical dopamine pathways. 
B)  nigrostriatal dopamine pathway. 
C)  tubero-infundibular dopamine pathway. 
D)  mesoaccumbal-striatal dopamine pathway. 
A)  mesolimbic and mesocortical dopamine pathways. 
B)  nigrostriatal dopamine pathway. 
C)  tubero-infundibular dopamine pathway. 
D)  mesoaccumbal-striatal dopamine pathway.

If a neurological process depended on the activation of receptors found on neurons outside of a synapse,then we can infer that:

Hyperpolarization occurs during the:

Neurons that synthesize and release acetylcholine are referred to as:

Explain how levodopa treats the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

After an action potential,the axon terminal release synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft.

_____________ transmission is a series of events that begin at the axon hillock and travel down the length of an axon.

A metabotropic receptor:

An excitatory postsynaptic potential would be expected to cause:

Describe the phases or periods in a nerve impulse.

If a researcher said that a substance had produced hyperpolarization,she means that:

Glutamate receptors are found on glial cells.

_____________ is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by severe impairments in memory,decision-making,attention,motivation,language production and comprehension,and mood regulation.

_____________ store and protect neurotransmitters after synthesis.

A G-protein activates an effector enzyme.

Although nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter,describe the ways it differs from classical neurotransmitter such as dopamine.

_____________ refers to the return of neurotransmitters to the axon terminal through membrane transporters.

A neuron that synthesizes and releases norepinephrine is called a(n)______________ neuron.

All of the following are examples of the function of neurotrophins except:

If a neuroscientist observed a collection of neurons that were all labeled positive for glutamate,why would she likely next decide to see which neurons also have glutamic acid decarboxylase?

All of the following are pathways for dopamine except:

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Exam 3: Neurotransmission

If a neurological process depended on the activation of receptors found on neurons outside of a synapse,then we can infer that:

Hyperpolarization occurs during the:

Neurons that synthesize and release acetylcholine are referred to as:

Explain how levodopa treats the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

After an action potential,the axon terminal release synaptic vesicles into the synaptic cleft.

_____________ transmission is a series of events that begin at the axon hillock and travel down the length of an axon.

A metabotropic receptor:

An excitatory postsynaptic potential would be expected to cause:

Describe the phases or periods in a nerve impulse.

If a researcher said that a substance had produced hyperpolarization,she means that:

Glutamate receptors are found on glial cells.

_____________ is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by severe impairments in memory,decision-making,attention,motivation,language production and comprehension,and mood regulation.

_____________ store and protect neurotransmitters after synthesis.

A G-protein activates an effector enzyme.

Although nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter,describe the ways it differs from classical neurotransmitter such as dopamine.

_____________ refers to the return of neurotransmitters to the axon terminal through membrane transporters.

A neuron that synthesizes and releases norepinephrine is called a(n)______________ neuron.

All of the following are examples of the function of neurotrophins except:

If a neuroscientist observed a collection of neurons that were all labeled positive for glutamate,why would she likely next decide to see which neurons also have glutamic acid decarboxylase?

All of the following are pathways for dopamine except:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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