The Basic Units of the Nervous System Are

question 92

Multiple Choice

The basic units of the nervous system are

• A)synapses.
• B)neurons.
• C)neuronal matrixes.
• D)neurofibrillary plaques.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron in the nervous system.

Inhibitory Role

The function of certain processes or substances in slowing down or stopping the activity of neural or biochemical pathways.

GABA

GABA, or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in inducing relaxation and sleep.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a critical role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and other bodily functions.