Regarding Neurotransmission, Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 73

Multiple Choice

Regarding neurotransmission, which of the following statements is true

• A)Neurotransmitters always increase the likelihood that a receiving neuron will fire.
• B)Neurotransmitters may decrease the likelihood that a receiving neuron will fire.
• C)Neurotransmitters are electrical charges
• D)Neurotransmitters are released by the dendrites

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Definitions:

Declarative Memory

The type of long-term memory that allows individuals to consciously recall facts and events.

Positron Emission Tomography

An imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to help visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

Temporal Lobes

Areas of the brain located on the sides of the cerebral hemisphere, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Occipital Lobes

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.