Explain the Ways in Which the Activity of the Neurotransmitter

question 28

Essay

Explain the ways in which the activity of the neurotransmitter is stopped at the postsynaptic receptor.

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Definitions:

Restorative

Having the ability to return health, strength, or a feeling of well-being.

Pons Activation

Describes the engagement or stimulation of the Pons, a part of the brainstem involved in various functions including sleep regulation and sensory processing.

Activation-Synthesis

A theory suggesting that dreams are the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity that occurs during sleep, synthesizing this activity into coherent narratives.

Lateral Geniculate Nuclei

A pair of thalamic nuclei in the brain that act as primary relay centers for visual information received from the retina to the visual cortex.