The Number of Neurotransmitter Molecules Located Within a Specific Synaptic

question 56

Multiple Choice

The number of neurotransmitter molecules located within a specific synaptic gap would most clearly be reduced by

• A) an action potential.
• B) ACh-producing neurons.
• C) acupuncture.
• D) reuptake.

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data received by sensory organs like the eyes, ears, skin, nose, and tongue, which is then interpreted by the brain to perceive the environment.

Motor Information

Data related to or involving the control and execution of physical movements by the nervous system and muscles.

Reflexive Behaviors

Automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli, governed by the nervous system without conscious brain involvement.

Motor Homunculus

A visual representation of the primary motor cortex, illustrating the body parts that correspond to specific areas of the brain responsible for motor control.