Synergy Is Said to Occur When the Whole Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

Synergy is said to occur when the whole is

• A) equal to the sum of the parts.
• B) less than the sum of the parts.
• C) greater than the sum of the parts.
• D) greater than or equal to the sum of the parts.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Reuptake

The process by which serotonin is reabsorbed by a nerve cell after it has been released into a synapse.

Glutamate Release

The process by which the neurotransmitter glutamate is expelled from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, where it can then bind to and activate receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.

Mesolimbic Dopamine Pathway

A key component of the brain's reward system, involved in the regulation of pleasure, reward, and motivation, primarily using the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Mesocortical Pathway

A neural pathway connecting the ventral tegmental area of the brain to the prefrontal cortex, involved in cognition and emotion.