1+2
1. Chemicals released by a neuron onto a target with an excitatory or inhibitory effect
are called
= neurotransmitters
2. What is the predominant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
= GABA
3. Which of the following is NOT involved in the four critical steps of
neurotransmission?
= Synaptogenesis
4. Phenotypic plasticity refers to
= how an organism’s genotype can be influenced by environmental factors
5. Habituation and sensitization are both forms of synaptic learning. Which of the
following statements is/are correct?
- Habituation results in stronger responses to stimuli after repeated presentation.
- Sensitization can be the result of an increase in the number of synapses
= statement 1 is incorrect, statement 2 is correct
6. Mentalism involves the idea of = behavior as a function of a non-material mind
, 7. Which letter corresponding to the pictures shows the dopaminergic neurotransmitter
system? = B
8. Which letter points to the amygdala? = D
9. Which letter points towards the frontal lobe? = A