Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780393250893
Author: Michael Gazzaniga, Diane Halpern
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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a.

Summary Introduction

To label:

The given example as either agonist or antagonist.

Introduction:

The nervous system is a complex network of nerve cells. Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Some chemical signals are secreted by neurons which have a long term effect on the synapses. These chemical signals are known as neuromodulators.

Neurotransmitters are small organic molecules secreted by a neuron in response to a nerve signal reaching axon terminal which have a particular effect on acceptance of cell’s physiology.

A drug which facilitates the activity of the neurotransmitter is known as the agonist drug whereas the antagonist inhibits the activity of the neurotransmitter.

b.

Summary Introduction

To label:

The given example as either agonist or antagonist.

Introduction:

The nervous system is a complex network of nerve cells. Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Some chemical signals are secreted by neurons which have a long term effect on the synapses. These chemical signals are known as neuromodulators.

Neurotransmitters are small organic molecules secreted by a neuron in response to a nerve signal reaching axon terminal which have a particular effect on acceptance of cell’s physiology.

A drug which facilitates the activity of the neurotransmitter is known as the agonist drug whereas the antagonist inhibits the activity of the neurotransmitter.

c.

Summary Introduction

To label:

The given example as either agonist or antagonist.

Introduction:

The nervous system is a complex network of nerve cells. Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Some chemical signals are secreted by neurons which have a long term effect on the synapses. These chemical signals are known as neuromodulators.

Neurotransmitters are small organic molecules secreted by a neuron in response to a nerve signal reaching axon terminal which have a particular effect on acceptance of cell’s physiology.

A drug which facilitates the activity of the neurotransmitter is known as the agonist drug whereas the antagonist inhibits the activity of the neurotransmitter.

d.

Summary Introduction

To label:

The given example as either agonist or antagonist.

Introduction:

The nervous system is a complex network of nerve cells. Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Some chemical signals are secreted by neurons which have a long term effect on the synapses. These chemical signals are known as neuromodulators.

Neurotransmitters are small organic molecules secreted by a neuron in response to a nerve signal reaching axon terminal which have a particular effect on acceptance of cell’s physiology.

A drug which facilitates the activity of the neurotransmitter is known as the agonist drug whereas the antagonist inhibits the activity of the neurotransmitter.

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