Presynaptic inhibition - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What structure runs from Z line to Z line? - Answer-Sarcomere The movement of the troponin-tropomyosin complex requires _______ - Answer-Ca2+. The actin filament is a polymer formed from 300 to 400 globular subunits called ______ - Answer-Gactin. A myofilament is the _________. - Answer-Protein strand composed of actin or myosin T tubules ________. - Answer-Conduct action potentials deep into the muscle cell A drug that interferes with the active transport of calcium ions from the sarcoplas...

What is the neurotransmitter that is associated with pain, memory, and mood and is considered to have calming effects? - Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)(Halter 52) What medication classification is considered the most commonly used anti-anxiety agents called? - benzodiazepines.(Halter 52) Benzodiazepines effect the main neurotransmitter called: - potentiate GABA(Halter 52) Name some common benzodiazepine medications used to treat anxiety. - diazepam (Valium) clonazepam (Klonopin) alpra...

PSB 4002: 2023 Final Exam Study Guide with 100% Verified Questions and Answers Neuron - CORRECT ANSWER A cell that conveys information through the body. Axon - CORRECT ANSWER A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body. Dendrites - CORRECT ANSWER Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information. Polarization - CORRECT ANSWER The process through which electrons are attracted to or repelled by an external electric field...

Vertebral artery - correct answer-Katy is experiencing visual disturbances due to reduced oxygen levels in her occipital lobe. Her physician believes they are most likely the result of a blood clot that is obstructing her: Accessory (Spinal Accessory) - correct answer-Which of the following cranial nerves is exclusively MOTOR? Pia mater - correct answer-While doing a tumor biopsy, a neurosurgeon's probe passes through the meningeal layer that contains CSF. The next structure to be encount...

GMS 6510 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which term refers to the vegetative portion of a cannabis plant from a strain containing low levels of THC? Hemp In what year did marijuana become outlawed at the federal level for all uses? 1971 Which cannabinoids are psychoactive? delta 9-THC Drugs that increase the expression of which class of drug metabolizing enzymes would be expected to decrease the half-life of THC in the body of users? CYPs THC metabolites are primarily eliminated from...

Athabasca CRJS 360 Key Terms and Concepts Exam Review Intra vs. Inter Individual Differences - answerIntra: Variations in criminal conduct with an individual between time and situation Inter: Variation in criminal conduct between indiviuals Forensic psychology - answerAny application of psychology to the legal system Criminological psychology - answerSpecific psychological study of criminal behaviour otherwise known as correctional psychology Crime Desistance - answerDecreased criminal a...

Opioid AnalgesicsReceptors involved in transmission and modulation of pain that opioids act on are located primarily in - correct answer 1. brain 2. spinal cord 3 major classes of opioid receptors - correct answer 1. μ 2. δ 3. κ The 3 major classes of opioid receptors are linked to - correct answer G(i) protein The majority of opioid analgesics act at this receptor - correct answer μ receptor Analgeisa, euphoria, *respiratory depression* and *physiological dependence* result p...

Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. • Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine • Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor control. DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase -> DOPA -> Dopa decarboxylase -> Dopamine KEY POINT: Dopamine is synthe...

2025 Nerves are __________ of the nervous system. A. organs B. tissues C. organ systems D. organelles E. cells - a. organs The term "nerve fiber" refers to a(n) __________. A. nerve cell B. organelle in nerve cells C. organ D. axon E. bundle of macromolecules in nerve cells - d. axon What is the primary site on a neuron for receiving signals from other neurons? a. the axon terminals b. the axons c. the axon collaterals d. the neurosomas e. the dendrites ...

Athabasca CRJS 360 Key Terms and Concepts Exam Review Intra vs. Inter Individual Differences - answerIntra: Variations in criminal conduct with an individual between time and situation Inter: Variation in criminal conduct between indiviuals Forensic psychology - answerAny application of psychology to the legal system Criminological psychology - answerSpecific psychological study of criminal behaviour otherwise known as correctional psychology Crime Desistance - answerDecreased criminal a...