A Message in the Brain Is "Ferried" Across the Synapse

question 88

Multiple Choice

A message in the brain is "ferried" across the synapse by a ________, which pours out information contained in chemicals when it crosses the synapse.

• A) myelin sheath
• B) dendrite
• C) neurotransmitter
• D) terminal button

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

A reflexive, instinctual reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, not learned through previous experience.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs because of previous conditioning, an essential concept in classical conditioning theories.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.