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Your letter carrier delivers mail to the mailbox where you live. Your mailbox functions in the same way as the _____ of the neuron.


Definitions:

Monoamine

A category of neurotransmitter that includes serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which play key roles in regulating mood, arousal, and cognition.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for brain and muscle function, involved in arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.

Serotonin Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks serotonin receptors, affecting mood, appetite, and other functions.

Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials

Hyperpolarization of a neuron's membrane potential, making it less likely to fire an action potential.

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