An action potential arrives at an axon terminal. Describe the general process of synaptic neurotransmission from that point on with respect to presynaptic and postsynaptic activity in the synapse
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Ca++ entry into terminal causes release of neurotransmitter (NT) molecules, primarily from vesicles, into cleft. NT passively diffuses across cleft and binds to post-synaptic receptors to induce either IPSP or EPSP, depending upon the type of ion flow into or out of post-synaptic neuron. The NT then dissociates from the receptors and may undergo reuptake back into the axon terminal or nearby glial cells, be enzymatically inactivated, or diffuse throughout the extracellular fluid.
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Which of the following statements is true of the study conducted by Terraciano et al. (2005) in 49 cultures on describing the "typical member" of a culture?
a) The findings suggested that perceptions of national character may actually be substantiated by characteristics of members of those cultures. b) The respondents' perceptions of national character were not correlated with the actual, aggregate personality levels of individuals of those cultures. c) There was relatively high disagreement about the national character perceptions of various cultures. d) The study was conducted using a single measure to assess personality and national character.
As children get older, particularly in high school and college,
a. females show a substantial advantage in mathematical calculation. b. females show a moderate advantage in mathematical problem solving. c. males show a substantial advantage in mathematical calculation. d. males show a moderate advantage in mathematical problem solving.
Identify the differences between major depression and dysthymia.?
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What does SALTT stand for?
A) Suggestive Accelerative Learning and Teaching Techniques B) Symbiotic Approach to Learning Tactile Techniques C) Supplemental Administrative Learning and Teaching Tools D) Shared Authority for Learning Times Tables