Author Question: Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that ... (Read 48 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Match up the transmitter substance below with the appropriate behavioral role or action of that transmitter.

A) acetylcholine; facilitates of learning
B) dopamine; suppresses certain species-typical behaviors
C) norepinephrine; facilitates of learning
D) serotonin; increases vigilance
E) GABA; generally activates voluntary movements

Question 2

Administration of a drug that binds with a postsynaptic receptor, but does not open ion channels would be termed a(n)

A) direct agonist.
B) ligand.
C) direct synergist.
D) direct antagonist.
E) indirect pheromone.

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: Acetylcholine is known to facilitate learning.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Rationale: Administration of a drug that binds with a postsynaptic receptor, but does not open ion channels would be termed a direct antagonist.