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Contact points that neurons use for communication are called:

Whether a synapse is excitatory or inhibitory is determined by the

For many invasive procedures, dentists would administer local anesthetics, such as lidocaine. Lidocaine prevents pain because it works by:

Sodium (Na+) channels in the brain can be

If a newly developed drug is found to bind to serotonin receptors and activate them, the drug is classified as a(n)

What is the name of the proteins which are responsible for the removal of neurotransmitters from the synapse?

Which of the following is not true of the conduction of an action potential?

Alcoholics become tolerant to alcohol (also dependent on it), seemingly being able to consume considerable amounts of alcohol without showing signs of intoxication. However, the ‘hidden’ state of tolerance/dependence is revealed

Which of the following would not cause an IPSP?

People who take a drug for a period of time may come to experience a decreased effect of the drug while maintaining the same dosage. This is an example of