Which Word in Parentheses Better Fits Each of the Following

question 370

Essay

Which word in parentheses better fits each of the following definitions?
1. Basic building blocks of the nervous system (nerves, neurons)
2. Cell parts that receive nerve impulses (axons, dendrites)
3. Site of communication between neurons (synapse, myelin sheath)
4. Opiate-like substance in the brain (dopamine, endorphin)
5. Chemicals that make it possible for neurons to communicate (neurotransmitters, hormones)
6. Hormone closely associated with emotional excitement (epinephrine, estrogen)
B. Imagine that you are depressed, and you hear about a treatment for depression that affects the levels of several neurotransmitters thought to be involved in the disorder. Based on what you have learned, what questions would you want to ask before deciding whether to try the treatment?

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Definitions:

Professor

An academic title for a senior teacher or lecturer, typically in a college or university.

Positive Terms

Typically words or phrases that convey affirmative, optimistic, or positive connotations or meanings.

Depressed

Experiencing feelings of severe despondency and dejection, often a symptom of a psychological disorder.

Transmission

The act or process by which something is conveyed or carried from one place or person to another.