The Neurotransmitter _________ Is Found in the Brain Structure Called

question 76

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter _________ is found in the brain structure called the hippocampus.

• A)serotonin
• B)dopamine
• C)endorphins
• D)acetylcholine

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Definitions:

Cauda Equina

A bundle of spinal nerves and spinal nerve rootlets at the lower end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system is the part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back and transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.