Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators

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What is a neurotransmitter? *

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a hormone which is released in the brain

a substance which is found in all muscles and bones

a chemical which sends messages to nerve cells

part of the blood system

Receptors help the messages to be read. Where do you find receptors? *

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In the bloodstream

On the post-synaptic neuron

On the pre-synaptic neuron

In the nucleus of the cell

The transporter recycles the messages. Where do you find the transporters? *

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In the bloodstream

On the post-synaptic neruons

On the pre-synaptic neurons

In the nucleus of the cell

What is the difference between neurotransmitters and neuromodulators? *

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One is chemical, the other hormonal

One is released in the brain, the other in the body

One is neuron to neuron, the other is neuron to several neurons

There is no difference

Which neuromodulator system may be responsible for problems in walking? *

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Serotonin

Noradrenaline

Dopamine

Acetycholine

Which neuromodulator system may be responsible for depression? *

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Serotonin

Noradrenaline

Dopamine

Acetycholine

As we lose neuromodulators with aging, we experience certain difficulties (reading, seeing at night, hearing). What is one thing that you have noticed as you have aged which can be related to the decrease in neuromodulators in the brain? *

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