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A Biologist Is Studying a Decrease in Response to Stimuli

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A biologist is studying a decrease in response to stimuli.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying which of the following?


Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a role in muscle activation, arousal, attention, and memory.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a response, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Dopamine Pathways

Neural pathways in the brain that transmit dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, pleasure, and the regulation of movement and emotions.

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