A neurochemical is released from a neuron and diffuses away to influence neurons somewhat distant from the releasing neuron. The chemical is a(n)
A. neurotransmitter.
B. neuromodulator.
C. neurohormone.
D. enzyme.
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Professional, clinical predictions that an individual patient will behave violently are correct approximately ________ percent of the time
a. 10 b. 25 c. 33 d. 50
Which strategy for resisting persuasion is exemplified by the statement, "I doubt that anyone could change my viewpoint"?
a. an assertion of confidence b. counter arguing c. attitude bolstering d. source derogation
What is a concern of modern nonmaterial neuroscientists?
A. The brain is not accessible for study. B. Consciousness will not be capable of explanation using material explanations. C. Vision and hearing are too complex to be explained as arising from a material brain. D. Lashley was correct in saying that brain functions are not localized.
Which of the following is not a stage in the information processing model of memory?
A. Sensory memory B. Short-term memory C. Long-term memory D. Episodic memory