Most Psychoactive Drugs Taken by Humans Primarily Affect the ____

question 124

Multiple Choice

Most psychoactive drugs taken by humans primarily affect the ____.

• A) movement of ions across the membrane of the axon
• B) activity of neurotransmitters in the synapse
• C) development of myelin around the axon
• D) creation or death of neurons in the brain

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Definitions:

Behavioral Traits

Characteristics of behavior that are consistent and observed in individuals across different situations.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.

Genetic Material

Molecules inside cells that carry genetic information, primarily DNA or RNA, responsible for inheritance and guiding the development of organisms.

Genetic Mutations

Changes or alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or cause diseases.