Mindtap Psychology Chapter 2
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A cell in the nervous system that transmits information is referred to as: -
answer a neuron.
The dendrites of a neuron are responsible for: - answer receiving
incoming signals.
The junction between two neurons is known as the: - answer synapse.
The difference in charges found between the inside and outside of a
neuron is known as the: - answer resting potential.
Which of the following best describes what happens when an action
potential occurs? - answer Ion channels open and the inside of the cell
becomes more positively charged.
The process through which neurotransmitters are recycled back into the
presynaptic neuron is known as: - answer reuptake.
Depression may be alleviated by medication that prevents the reuptake
of: - answer serotonin.
The class of narcotic drugs called opiates functions most similarly to which
of the following? - answer Endorphin
Which of the following neurons are used to carry information to the
central nervous system? - answer Sensory neurons
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(download to pass)
A cell in the nervous system that transmits information is referred to as: -
answer a neuron.
The dendrites of a neuron are responsible for: - answer receiving
incoming signals.
The junction between two neurons is known as the: - answer synapse.
The difference in charges found between the inside and outside of a
neuron is known as the: - answer resting potential.
Which of the following best describes what happens when an action
potential occurs? - answer Ion channels open and the inside of the cell
becomes more positively charged.
The process through which neurotransmitters are recycled back into the
presynaptic neuron is known as: - answer reuptake.
Depression may be alleviated by medication that prevents the reuptake
of: - answer serotonin.
The class of narcotic drugs called opiates functions most similarly to which
of the following? - answer Endorphin
Which of the following neurons are used to carry information to the
central nervous system? - answer Sensory neurons
