Describe the actions that take place at the synapse. Explain how specific drugs can alter this activity and behavior.

Q: Name two ways drugs can act pre-synaptically to cause neurotransmitter activity in the synapse to…

A: Neurotransmission is the release of signaling molecules by the axon terminals (presynaptic neurons),…

Q: Identify effects of chemicals (e.g. alcohol, caffeine, heroin) on synaptic transmission

A: The communication of a neuron with the target cell through a synapse is called synaptic…

Q: Describe the events that happen in between synapse. Start with an action potential in the…

A: The neurons are the cells of the nervous system that are responsible for generation and conduction…

Q: Explain the process of the chemical conduction of impulses.

A: The nervous system in the human body is responsible for controlling all the body parts through…

Q: Define and describe endogenous rhythms.

A: In biology, endogenous rhythm can be described as a biological clock of an organism's internal…

Q: Explain long-term potentiation: the steps, the role of neurotransmitters, and the ultimate result.

A: The synapses are not static whereas it's possible to make them weak or strengthen them. This is…

Q: Define about Synaptic Dysfunction ?

A: Synaptic dysfunction is a condition which occurs due to altering in the cell mechanism or due to…

Q: Explain the ways that drugs interact with the nervoussystem.

A: A drug refers to a substance which when introduced or ingested in an individual body causes some…

Q: Phenytoin (sodium channel blocker) and ethosuximide (calcium channel blocker) are anti-seizure drugs…

A: Electrical signals regulate the contraction of muscle, secretion of hormones, sensation of the…

Q: Describe how a chemical in a prescription drug, alters the flow of sodium and potassium ions, and…

A: Neurons are the basic structures and functional units of the nervous system. The axon or the…

Q: Using the following image of the brain: Locate the brain lobes and differentiate each one with…

A: Due to our answering policy, we can only answer one question with three subparts. Therefore, please…

Q: What are the effects of alcohol on the synaptic transmission?

A: The communication between Neurons with each other happen through the use of electrical and chemical…

Q: Describe the processes involved in neural signaling: reception, transmission, integration, and…

A: Growth, development, energy metabolism, reproduction ad behavior are regulated by hormones produced…

Q: Explain how a nerve impulse is generated and propagated.

A: Humans have a well-established nervous system that helps in transferring signals throughout the…

Q: Acetylcholine imbalance may lead to, EXCEPT: O poor focus Odementia Olearning disability poor…

A: Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.…

Q: Define the term inhibitory synapse?

A: Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system that carry electrical stimuli throughout the body.…

Q: Briefly describe where a cholinergic drug acts and how itaffects the postsynaptic receptors. Give…

A: Cholinergic drugs Often called parasympathomimetic drugs, because their action mimics the action of…

Q: autonomic system and identify the neurotransmitters and receptors such as dopamine,norephinephrine…

A: The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary movements aids in the…

Q: Describe the evidence showing that axons seek specific targets.

A: An nerve fiber or axon is the long forecast of neuron or nerve cell.

Q: What are the features of CNS depressants that make them so attractive and popular for potential…

A: Drug abuse It is defined as, disorder that occurs due to the use of substance in maladaptive…

Q: Describe the relationship between dopaminergic neurons, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia.

A: Pleasure, alertness, addiction, and mood elevation are all associated with dopamine. Dopamine, on…

Q: Explain how monoamines are inactivated at the synapse and how this process can be clinically…

A: The neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin are known as monoamines.

Q: Define the term sleep latency?

A: KEY WORDS :- Latency - It is a time period or delay happens before occurring something.

Q: Describe nerve impulse propagation including: Continuous and saltatory conduction Factors affecting…

A: Action potentials are changes in the resting membrane potential that are actively propagated along…

Q: Describe the processes involved in neural signaling: reception, transmission, integration, and…

A: Growth, development, energy metabolism, reproduction ad behavior are regulated by hormones produced…

Q: Define psychoneuroimmunology.

A: Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how psychological factors influence the immune system. It is a…

Q: Describe how neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain work, and the effects that depressants and…

A: Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters are the chemical compounds that are present at the end of the…

Q: Describe the neurotransmitters. Give examples of how they might occur in the body.

A: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help neuronal signals to travel across synapse between two…

Q: Illustrate the mechanism of cocaine and amphetamine on a synapse.

A: Cocaine: Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant,…

Q: Name the process through which injured axons are repaired, and describe the process.

A: Axons are the extensions of neurons that arise from the soma.

Q: Describe neurotransmitters. Be able to give an example.

A: Neurons are the structural and functional unit of the nervous system that are responsible for the…

Q: Subject: Neurophysiology  Describe pre- to –post synaptic signaling in the CNS.  Underline (or…

A: Introduction: The CNS is the central nervous system and contains the brain and spinal cord. Both are…

Q: Synaptogenesis is involved in long term memory consolidation. Describe the ways new synapses could…

A: New synapses can be formed by either of the ways,  a) regeneration of neurons that will lead to more…

Q: dentify the multiple mechanisms by which a drug can be pro-ergic or anti-ergic at a synapse.

A: Clinically used antiepileptic drug medication (AEDs) decrease membrane excitability by interacting…

Q: - Chemical Synapse

A: Synapse is an anatomical junction between two neurons where an action potential (AP) transmitted…