Cocaine Exerts Its Effect by Blocking the Re-Uptake of Neurotransmitter

question 2

True/False

Cocaine exerts its effect by blocking the re-uptake of neurotransmitter by the neuron so that stimulation is prolonged.

Learn the impact of changes in income on consumption patterns for normal and inferior goods.

Understand the impact of different reinforcement schedules on learning and behavior.

Comprehend the process and application of shaping through successive approximations.

Recognize the ability of animals to make fine discriminations in controlling their behavior based on complex stimuli.

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Definitions:

Rhodopsin

A pigment found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, responsible for the initial step in the perception of light.

Hyperpolarized

The condition of the neuron membrane when the inside of the cell becomes more negative than its resting potential.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in organisms that detect chemical stimuli in the environment, playing a key role in taste and smell.