When Insufficient Neurotransmitter Is Released at a Synapse, There Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

When insufficient neurotransmitter is released at a synapse, there is often compensatory __________ of the receptors?

• A) up-regulation
• B) degeneration
• C) regeneration
• D) blockade
• E) realignment

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often due to damage in the visual cortex.

Dual Processing

The principle that our mind operates on two levels simultaneously, conscious and unconscious processing.

Unconscious Inferences

Unconscious inferences are judgements or decisions made without conscious awareness, often based on prior experiences and knowledge.

Visual Distraction

Anything in the visual field that can divert attention away from the intended focus.