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Question 1

independent variable

Answer 1

the variable whose effect is being studied - manipulated

Question 2

dependent variable

Answer 2

the variable(s) the experimenter counts or measures

Question 3

excitatory neurotransmitter

Answer 3

Neurotransmitters bind to the receptor sites of postsynaptic neurons and stimulates/activates them to perform their function

Question 4

axon

Answer 4

Transmit neural information through the neurons so it can be transmitted to other neurons - Pathway down to which neural messages travel

Question 5

inhibitory neurotransmitter

Answer 5

Neurotransmitters bind to the receptor sites of postsynaptic neurons and block/prevent them from firing