Approximately How Long Does a Neurotransmitter Molecule Remain in the Receptor

question 145

Multiple Choice

Approximately how long does a neurotransmitter molecule remain in the receptor site?

• A)two minutes
• B)one second
• C)one-quarter of a second
• D)one millisecond

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Definitions:

Life Instincts

In psychoanalysis, these are the drives or instincts that are directed towards preservation and enhancement of life, including basic needs such as hunger and sex.

Death Instincts

In Freudian psychology, innate drives or impulses leading towards aggression, self-destruction, and death, opposed to life-sustaining instincts.

Human Instincts

Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals or humans in response to certain stimuli.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted or discomforting thoughts and memories are unconsciously pushed from the conscious mind.