Which Structure Is Like a Locked Door That Only Certain

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which structure is like a locked door that only certain neurotransmitter keys can unlock?

• A) synapses
• B) receptors
• C) neural chiasms
• D) response terminals

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Definitions:

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters released into the synaptic gap are absorbed back into the presynaptic neuron, terminating the neurotransmitter's action.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter important for feeling pleasure and regulating mood, motivation, and reward.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Derived From Plants

A phrase indicating that a substance is obtained or extracted from plant sources.