Neurotransmitters Affect the Behavior of a Cell Because They

question 169

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters affect the behavior of a cell because they:

• A) are exclusively inhibitory or excitatory
• B) mimic psychotropics
• C) bind to the postsynaptic receptor and produce changes on the neuron cell wall, creating a cascade of further changes
• D) increase the size of the action potential, creating a bigger response across the cell

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Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

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The increased happiness a buyer experiences by consuming an extra unit of a product or service.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, measuring consumer satisfaction.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and capable of paying for a product or service and what they end up actually spending.