Neurotransmitter Effect Flashcards
1
Q
After neurotransmitter has bonded with and activated (opened) receptor on post-synaptic membrane, it rapidly
A
Disengages
2
Q
Neurotransmitters rapidly disengaged and is either broken down by _ floating in synaptic gap
A
Enzymes
3
Q
Neurotransmitter either broken down by enzymes in synaptic gap or taken back up into pre-synaptic terminal where it is _
A
Repackaged into vesicle
4
Q
Cocaine prevents the neurotransmitter, dopamine, from being _
A
Reabsorbed in pre-synaptic terminal
5
Q
Stimulating effect is caused by prolonged time neurotransmitters can activate _
A
Receptors in post-synaptic membrane
6
Q
Each neuron in brain is connected to thousands others located throughout _
A
Nervous system
