Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Neuropeptides is described as a class of neurotransmitters that includes small protein like molecules (peptides) that are responsible for the communication between the neurons. This class of neurotransmitter includes a wide range of molecules having diverse effects on brain function. They perform the neural function by acting on cell surface receptors. Neuropeptides are categorized into different groups like enkephalins, endorphins and gut brain peptides.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (11th Edition)
Ch. 11 - Prob. 1RQCh. 11 - 2. Match the names of the supporting cells found...Ch. 11 - 4. Assume that an EPSP is being generated on the...Ch. 11 - 5. The velocity of nerve impulse conduction is...Ch. 11 - 6. Chemical synapses are characterized by all of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5RQCh. 11 - Prob. 6RQCh. 11 - 9. Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by poisoning...Ch. 11 - 8. The anatomical region of a multipolar neuron...Ch. 11 - 11. An IPSP is inhibitory because (a) it...
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