Contrast the location and function of autoreceptors with postsynaptic receptors
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Autoreceptors often act to feed back negatively onto either synthesis of
neurotransmitters or to inhibit the release of transmitter; these are metabotropic effects involving second messengers. Postsynaptic receptors bind transmitter and either directly control an ion channel (ionotropic) or use a second-messenger to control an ion channel (metabotropic).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"A little boy and his father were in a terrible automobile accident. The father died, but the boy was rushed to the hospital
As the boy was rushed into surgery, the doctor looked down at him and said, "I cannot operate on this boy, he is my son!" This story represents the concept of ____________. gender schemas || gender consistency || gender roles || gender identity || || ||
Studies show that as time passes, memories
a. tend to become more and more inaccurate. b. increase in accuracy since the body is now calm and relaxed. c. will remain like an "instant replay" no matter what occurs. d. stay the same and show no change in accuracy.
Which of the following statements about Parkinson's disease is accurate?
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