2C neurotransmitters and neuromodulators

Question 1

presynaptic neruon

Answer 1

neuron that release neurochemicals into the neural synapse

Question 1

neural synapse

Answer 1

region that involves the axon terminals of the presynaptic neuron and the synaptic gap and the dendrites of the post synaptic neuron

Question 2

postsynaptic neuron

Answer 2

neuron that receives the neurochemical from the neural synapse

Question 3

glutamate

Answer 3

important role in learning and memory- excitatory effects- increases the likelihood of posynaptic neuron’s firing an action potential.

Question 4

GABA

Answer 4

a role in preventing the over excitation of neurons which reduce anxiety levels- inhibitory affect which decrease the likelihood of postsynaptic neuron firing and action potential

Question 5

neuromodulator

Answer 5

a chemical molecule that has an effect on multiple postsynaptic neurons

Question 6

dopamine

Answer 6

a role in reward based learning, motivation, coordinating motor movement

Question 7

serotonin

Answer 7

role in regulation of mood and sleep