When a Nerve Impulse Reaches the Transmissive Segment of a Neuron

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a nerve impulse reaches the transmissive segment of a neuron,

• A) calcium is pumped into the neuron and neurotransmitter diffuses out through channels.
• B) calcium is released from the neuron along with neurotransmitter from synaptic vesicles.
• C) calcium diffuses into the neuron and neurotransmitter is released by exocytosis.
• D) calcium and neurotransmitter diffuse into the synaptic knob.
• E) calcium is immediately pumped out of the neuron and vesicles of neurotransmitter undergo phagocytosis.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

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Reinforcing

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Partial Reinforcement

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Negative Reinforcement

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