The Activity of a Single Neuron Was Recorded After Its

question 3

Multiple Choice

The activity of a single neuron was recorded after its membrane was bathed with a neurotransmitter.If the neuron's firing rate increased after the bath,what would you conclude?

• A) The neurotransmitter blocked the receptor sites.
• B) The neurotransmitter was excitatory.
• C) The neurotransmitter caused polarization.
• D) The neurotransmitter was inhibitory.

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Definitions:

Analogies

Comparisons made between two things that are otherwise unlike, intended to explain or clarify some unfamiliar or difficult idea or object by associating it with something more familiar.

Mathematical Operations

Basic procedures, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, used in mathematics to calculate and solve problems.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information in the brain.

Assimilation

The process of absorbing new information into our existing cognitive frameworks, often discussed in the context of learning and cultural integration.