Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are neurotransmitters?
A
Chemical messengers released from vesicles across the synapse.
2
Q
What is a synapse? What happens at synapses?
A
The place where neurons communicate with each other.
3
Q
What can happen if you have too much dopamine in your synapses and what can happen if you have too little?
A
Too much dopamine can lead to not being able to control your impulses and aggression
Too little can lead to decreased motivation, muscle stiffness, and problems with movement
4
Q
How do action potentials fire?
A
Electrical energy passes through axon of neuron
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