PMHNP I - Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
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where are neurotransmitters released -
correct answer ✅in the synapse
what does the release of the neurotransmitter in the synapse result
in? -
correct answer ✅depolarization or repolarization
what is depolarization -
correct answer ✅when sodium or calcium ions go INTO a cell
what is repolarization -
correct answer ✅restoration phase
potassium leaves the cell and chloride enters the cell
if problems occur with the structure or chemistry of the synapse... -
correct answer ✅normal flow and impulse is interrupted
,PMHNP I - Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
-- this contributes to many psychiatric d/o
what are neurotransmitters -
correct answer ✅chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps
between neurons
where are neurotransmitters synthesized -
correct answer ✅from dietary substrates
Classification/criteria of a neurotransmitter -
correct answer ✅1. Present in the nerve terminal
2. Stimulation must cause release of neurotransmitter to cause an
action
3. similar effects
, PMHNP I - Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
4. must be a mechanism for inactivation or for metabolism of the
neurotransmitter
5. Drugs should alter the dose-response curve of the
neurotransmitter in a manner that is similar to the naturally
occurring synaptic potential
categories of neurotransmitters -
correct answer ✅- monoamines
- amino acids
- cholinergics
- neuropeptides
Neurotransmitters: Monoamines are also known as... -
correct answer ✅Biogenic Amines
Neurotransmitters: Monoamines include... -
correct answer ✅- Dopamine
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
where are neurotransmitters released -
correct answer ✅in the synapse
what does the release of the neurotransmitter in the synapse result
in? -
correct answer ✅depolarization or repolarization
what is depolarization -
correct answer ✅when sodium or calcium ions go INTO a cell
what is repolarization -
correct answer ✅restoration phase
potassium leaves the cell and chloride enters the cell
if problems occur with the structure or chemistry of the synapse... -
correct answer ✅normal flow and impulse is interrupted
,PMHNP I - Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
-- this contributes to many psychiatric d/o
what are neurotransmitters -
correct answer ✅chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps
between neurons
where are neurotransmitters synthesized -
correct answer ✅from dietary substrates
Classification/criteria of a neurotransmitter -
correct answer ✅1. Present in the nerve terminal
2. Stimulation must cause release of neurotransmitter to cause an
action
3. similar effects
, PMHNP I - Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, and
Psychopharmacology-
NEUROTRANSMITTERS Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
4. must be a mechanism for inactivation or for metabolism of the
neurotransmitter
5. Drugs should alter the dose-response curve of the
neurotransmitter in a manner that is similar to the naturally
occurring synaptic potential
categories of neurotransmitters -
correct answer ✅- monoamines
- amino acids
- cholinergics
- neuropeptides
Neurotransmitters: Monoamines are also known as... -
correct answer ✅Biogenic Amines
Neurotransmitters: Monoamines include... -
correct answer ✅- Dopamine
