Why Are Neurotransmitters' Receptors Essential for a Healthy, High-Functioning Brain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are neurotransmitters' receptors essential for a healthy, high-functioning brain?

• A) They allow each neuron to activate all or almost all of the other neurons in the vicinity.
• B) They keep the 100 billion neurons of the brain running smoothly and efficiently.
• C) They prevent the transmission of electrical signals in the adolescent brain.
• D) They prevent the transmission of chemical signals in the adolescent brain.

Understand the characteristics and cognitive functioning patterns of individuals with specific neurodevelopmental disorders.

Identify the historical context and shifts in the treatment and societal approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Recognize the risk factors and comorbid conditions associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Understand the prevalence and diagnostic criteria of common neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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