Neurotransmitters Categorized as Inhibitory Are Expected to

question 51

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters categorized as inhibitory are expected to

• A) act independently of their receptor proteins.
• B) close potassium channels.
• C) open sodium channels.
• D) close chloride channels.
• E) hyperpolarize the membrane.

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Definitions:

Gravity Flow

The movement of liquid in response to gravity without the use of pumps or other mechanical aids.

Infusion Rate

The speed at which a fluid (usually containing medication or nutrition) is administered to a patient intravenously.

Partial Compensation

Adjustment mechanism by the body or a system to partially correct an imbalance or change, but not completely restore to normal.

Arterial Blood Gases

A measurement of the pH level and the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in arterial blood, important for assessing respiratory and metabolic function.