Prolonged Neurotransmitter Activity Is Prevented by All of the Following

question 139

Multiple Choice

Prolonged neurotransmitter activity is prevented by all of the following functions EXCEPT

• A)reuptake.
• B)release of excitatory neurotransmitters.
• C)breakdown of neurotransmitters by enzymes.
• D)regulation of sensitivity to neurotransmitters.
• E)release of neuromodulators.

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Definitions:

Sleep Lab

A sleep lab is a facility equipped for observing and recording a person's sleep patterns to diagnose sleep disorders.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves predominantly observed in the deepest stages of sleep, indicating deep sleep and unconsciousness.

Stage 3 Sleep

A deep stage of sleep characterized by low frequency delta waves, essential for restorative sleep functions.