drugs in a synapse

Question 1

synapse

Answer 1

the free space between 2 neutrons

Question 2

sensory neuron

Answer 2

gathers info

Question 3

motor neuron

Answer 3

movement or muscle activity

Question 4

what happens in a synapse

Answer 4

neurotransmitters are release (lock and key) to pass on the the information to the next neuron

Question 5

ganglions

Answer 5

collection of nerve cells and synapse concentrated

Question 6

2 main ways to deactivate transmitter molecules

Answer 6

1. enzymatic breakdown of the transmitter molecule

2. re-uptake of the transmitter can occur with the expenditure of energy to release it from the binding site

Question 7

neurotranmitter

Answer 7

a chemical released from the end of one neuron into the synaptic cleft
which is then diffused across to bind with receptor sites

Question 8

acetylcholine

Answer 8

slow the heart
keeps CNS working as an integrated unit
control the use of voluntary muscles

Question 9

norepinephrine

Answer 9

release by the adrenal gland to stimulate heart conditions in bloodstream

Question 10

dopamine

Answer 10

important neurotransmitter in human brain
governs fine muscles
movement memory emotions

Question 11

serotonin

Answer 11

in human blood brain and GI tract
painkilling, sleepiness and change in appetite
overreacting to stimuli prevention

Question 12

GABA

Answer 12

inhibits mood modulating effects

Question 13

Beta blockers

Answer 13

act for treatment of hypertension, high blood pressure chest pain and rapid heart beat