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____________ are supporting cells that can provide myelination to multiple axons at once.
 
  a. Microglia
  b. Astrocytes
  c. Oligodendrocytes
  d. Schwann cells

Question 2

Explain how autoreceptors dampen neuronal activity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Autoreceptors are sensitive to the transmitter released by a particular neuron. Activation of the autoreceptor produces negative feedbackeither reduced cell firing or reduced
synthesis/release of the transmitter. The net effect is to modulate the amount of transmitter in the
synapse (and at the postsynaptic receptors).





 

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