The transmission of information at the synapse is:
a. chemical
b. ontogenetic
c. electrical
d. all of these
a
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What happens when a neurotransmitter is released by a presynaptic cell? a. It causes calcium to rush into the presynaptic neuron
b. It causes calcium to rush into the postsynaptic neuron. c. The neurotransmitter passively spreads across the synaptic cleft. d. The neurotransmitter is actively transported across the synaptic cleft.
Which term was the earliest used to describe those who we now refer to as "mentally ill"?
A) "crazy" B) unbalanced C) madness D) unstable
Studies on populations with schizophrenia and presenting with predominantly negative symptoms indicate:
A. significant higher ventricle : brain ratio B. an overall deterioration in IQ C. short-term memory disturbances D. deficits in higher-order reasoning E. no perceptual difficulties
Which region of the cortex governs high-level cognitive functions, such as abstract reasoning, planning, motivation, decision making, and social appropriateness?
a. The somatosensory cortex b. The neocortex c. The temporal lobes d. The prefrontal cortex e. The motor cortex