What Are the Endogenous Chemicals That Transmit Signals from a Neuron

question 12

Multiple Choice

What are the endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse called?

• A) Neurotransmitters
• B) Electrical synapses
• C) Afferent nerves
• D) Efferent nerves

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process by which individuals acquire values, attitudes, and behaviors considered appropriate by their culture or society.

Formal-Operational Thinking

The stage of cognitive development, typically emerging in adolescence, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Postconventional Level

The highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where individuals base their moral decisions on universal ethical principles and internal beliefs rather than on societal norms or authority figures.

Moral Judgments

Evaluations or decisions based on the distinction between right and wrong, reflecting personal, social, or cultural values.