Asked by Mia Mo Antonius on May 09, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a manner in which disturbances in neurotransmitter systems can result in abnormal behaviour?
A) Having certain neurotransmitters working in brain circuits not responsive to those transmitters
B) Having an excess or deficit in the amount of the transmitter-deactivating substance in the synapse
C) Having too much or too little of the neurotransmitter produced or released into the synapse
D) Having too few or too many receptors on the dendrites of the receiving neurons
E) Having the process of reuptake (drawing released neurotransmitters back into the releasing axon) be too rapid or too slow
Neurotransmitter Systems
The networks of neurons that communicate with each other through the release of neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers.
Abnormal Behaviour
Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or culturally acceptable, which may or may not indicate a psychological disorder.
Brain Circuits
Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to process information and control behavior.
- Describe the role and operational mechanisms of neurotransmitters in regulating brain functions and behavioral actions.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the role and operational mechanisms of neurotransmitters in regulating brain functions and behavioral actions.
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