Which Statement About Neural Communication Is Accurate

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement about neural communication is accurate?

• A) All neurotransmitters increase the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will transmit a message.
• B) The reason neural messages are transmitted from cell to cell is because they physically touch each other.
• C) The part of the neuron that receives messages is called the synapse.
• D) Neurotransmitters released into the synapse determine whether messages are sent from one neuron to another.

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Definitions:

Physical Arousal

The physiological response of the body to stimuli, which can manifest in increased heart rate, energy, and often sexual readiness.

Schachter and Singer

Psychologists who developed the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, which emphasizes the role of physiological arousal and cognitive labels in emotion.

Arousal and Context

A theory that suggests the interpretation of emotions or responses is influenced by the physiological state of arousal and the context in which it occurs.

Biologically Determined

Characteristics or traits that are influenced by genetic factors rather than environmental conditions.