According to the studies in mice, what effect did sleep deprivation have on them?
A. There was no effect on the neurons.
B. The growth of neurons increased.
C. The growth of new neurons was inhibited.
D. The neurons started behaving erratically.
C. The growth of new neurons was inhibited.
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a. Cortisol b. Progesterone c. Serotonin d. Melatonin
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A) reduces the release of the neurotransmitter from the axon terminal. B) alters the uptake of the neurotransmitter into the axon terminal. C) blocks the opening of ion channels in the postsynaptic membrane. D) increases the release of the neurotransmitter from the axon terminal. E) would be expected to act as an antagonist for this synapse.