A Possible Explanation for the Effect of Caffeine Is That

question 63

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation for the effect of caffeine is that it blocks the receptor for a neuromodulator in the brain called __________,which inhibits ACh release by cholinergic neurons.

• A) glycine
• B) dopamine
• C) serotonin
• D) melatonin
• E) adenosine

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, often mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate different types of information to perform complex functions.

Split-Brain Patients

Individuals who have undergone corpus callosotomy, a procedure that severs the corpus callosum, thereby limiting communication between the brain's two hemispheres.

Left Cerebral Hemisphere

The left cerebral hemisphere of the brain is associated with logical reasoning, analytical skills, language processing, and controls the right side of the body.