Melanie Is Given an Injection of a Drug That Increases

question 77

Multiple Choice

Melanie is given an injection of a drug that increases inhibition in her brain. The net effect of this drug will most likely be ____.

• A) neuronal death
• B) more action potentials in her brain
• C) fewer action potentials in her brain
• D) more rapid firing of action potentials

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Definitions:

Chemical Reaction

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the breaking and formation of chemical bonds.

Chemical Cold Pack

A type of thermodynamic device that uses a chemical reaction to absorb heat and provide localized cold temperatures, often used for injury treatment and food preservation.

Heat Source

An object, environment, or material that can release thermal energy to its surroundings.

Exothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions that release energy, typically in the form of heat, to their surroundings.