The Amount of Neurotransmitter Released from the Presynaptic Terminal in Response

question 2

Multiple Choice

The amount of neurotransmitter released from the presynaptic terminal in response to a single action potential depends, in part, on _____.

• A) the amount of Ca²⁺ that enters the presynaptic terminal
• B) the amount of Na⁺ that enters the presynaptic terminal
• C) the size of the synaptic vesicles
• D) the length of the axon

Recognize the role of the gay community in the anti-AIDS crusade.

Understand the sociodemographic profile of individuals with conservative and discriminatory attitudes.

Describe the process of developing a gay identity and the stages involved.

Analyze myths surrounding homosexuality and their societal implications.

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Definitions:

Ego

The largely conscious, “executive” part of personality that, according to Freud, mediates among the demands of the id, superego, and reality. The ego operates on the reality principle, satisfying the id’s desires in ways that will realistically bring pleasure rather than pain.

Temper Tantrum

An emotional outbreak, usually exhibited by children, characterized by crying, screaming, or aggressive behaviors in response to frustration or lack of control.

Id

Contains a reservoir of unconscious psychic energy that, according to Freud, strives to satisfy basic sexual and aggressive drives. The id operates on the pleasure principle, demanding immediate gratification.

Superego

In Freudian psychology, the part of the psyche that operates as a moral conscience.