Two Groups Have a History of Prejudice and Hostility Between

question 22

True/False

Two groups have a history of prejudice and hostility between them. The research has found that the best way to reduce this prejudice is to have members from each group talk and try to get to know each other.

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Definitions:

Ligand-Gated

Referring to ion channels that open in response to the binding of a chemical messenger (ligand), such as a neurotransmitter.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, and the modulation of brain activity.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that plays a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Receptor Downregulation

A decrease in the number of receptors on the surface of target cells, often in response to high levels of a hormone or neurotransmitter.