NURS 350 Key Predicted Questions And Correct Answers
Circadian rhythms 24-hour biological process that influences regulatory functions such as the sleep/wake cycle, body temperature, hormonal and neurotransmitter secretions First-generation (conventional, typical) antipsychotics Decrease dopamine They are effective in the treatment of positive symptoms but not negative symptoms (Halter 676) Limbic system Part of the brain that is related to emotions (Halter 677) Neurons Specialized cells in the central nervous system. Each neuron has a cell body, an axon, and dendrites. (Halter 678) Neurotransmitter Chemical substance that functions as a messenger and is released from the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron when stimulated by an electrical impulse. (Halter 678)
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