Neurotransmitters and Their Effects

Psychology ⇒ Biological Bases of Behavior

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A patient is given a drug that blocks acetylcholine receptors. What effect might this have on the body?

Describe how an imbalance in serotonin levels can affect human behavior.

Describe the effect of an agonist drug on neurotransmitter activity.

Describe the effect of an antagonist drug on neurotransmitter activity.

Describe the process of synaptic transmission, including the role of neurotransmitters.

Explain how reuptake affects neurotransmitter levels in the synaptic cleft.

Explain how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work to treat depression.

Explain the difference between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Explain the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission.

Explain the role of neurotransmitters in the development of addiction.