The Neurotransmitter at the Afferent Synapses of the Auditory Nerve

question 63

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter at the afferent synapses of the auditory nerve is ________, while the efferent terminal buttons secrete _______.

• A) acetylcholine; GABA
• B) GABA; glycine
• C) glutamate; dopamine
• D) glutamate; acetylcholine
• E) acetylcholine; dopamine

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Basic, instinctive impulses that motivate behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for sexual reproduction.

Unlearned

Referring to behaviors or knowledge that are innate or natural, not acquired through learning or experience.

External Incentives

External factors or rewards that motivate behavior, such as money, grades, or social recognition.

Secondary Drives

Learned drives that are not directly related to biological needs but arise through association with those needs, such as the desire for money or social approval.