Explain why the reuptake process has become a critical target for therapeutic drugs
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The postsynaptic action of many neurotransmitters is terminated via reuptake of the molecule through the membrane transporter. A drug that blocks such a transporter would be expected to raise the synaptic levels of that neurotransmitter. For a disease or disorder that is thought to result from a low synaptic activity of that transmitter, blockade of the reuptake process would generate a beneficial effect.
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A. endorphins; glutamate B. substance P; serotonin C. glutamate; substance P D. serotonin; endorphins
. In which scenario would perceived control over events be the LOWEST?
A) a university student during finals week B) a person on an extremely crowded 2-hour subway commute C) a person deciding on whether or not to go on a second date D) an executive about to deliver a report to the board of directors
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A) there are long-term academic benefits from delaying school entry. B) school readiness cannot be cultivated through classroom experiences. C) there are long-term social benefits from delaying school entry. D) younger first graders outperform same-age children a year behind them.
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a. anti-psychotic drugs b. opioids c. hallucinogens d. barbiturates