Autoreceptors Are Located on the _______ and Detect _______

question 85

Multiple Choice

Autoreceptors are located on the _______ and detect _______.

• A) presynaptic membrane; the transmitter released by that neuron
• B) presynaptic membrane; a different transmitter released by another neuron
• C) presynaptic membrane; the presence of calcium ions in the synapse
• D) postsynaptic membrane; the presence of calcium ions located in the synapse
• E) presynaptic membrane; the amount of second messenger activity in the postsynaptic cell

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Definitions:

Hematopoiesis

The process of new blood cell formation in the red bone marrow of cancellous bone.

Cancellous Bone

A type of bone that is less dense, consisting of trabeculae, providing structural support and flexibility.

Long Axis

The longest dimension or principal axis of a body or geometric figure, representing the greatest distance between two points along any chosen orientation.

Central Canal

The cerebrospinal fluid-filled channel running longitudinally through the length of the entire spinal cord.