Your Body Has Designed a Traffic Signal for Action Potentials

question 137

Multiple Choice

Your body has designed a traffic signal for action potentials traveling from one neuron to another. In this system, the red light represents _____.

• A) an excitatory neurotransmitter
• B) an inhibitory neurotransmitter
• C) a combination of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters
• D) none of these options; once started, an action potential never stops

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Definitions:

Attitudes

An individual's settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in their behavior.

Values

Deeply held beliefs or standards that individuals hold which guide their behavior and decision-making processes.

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological theory that suggests individuals may blame others for their own troubles or misfortunes as a way of coping with distress.

Prejudice And Discrimination

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes towards individuals or groups, while discrimination involves actions or behaviors that disadvantage people based on these prejudices.