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Are neurotransmitters that depress the resting potential called excitatory?
No, neurotransmitters that depress the resting potential are called inhibitory neurotransmitters. Excitatory neurotransmitters have the opposite effect, causing depolarization and increasing the likelihood of an action potential.
Most psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on?
neurotransmitters
How many major neurotransmitters appear to account for most of the effects produced by the action of durgs of abuse on the brain?
There are three major neurotransmitters that account for most of the effects produced by drugs of abuse: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters play a key role in the brain's reward circuitry and are often targeted by addictive substances to produce their desired effects.
What effects do neurotransmitters from the neuron have on the next neuron?
The neurotransmitters from one neuron have direct effect on the next neuron. They are channels that are used to transmit messages in the nerves.
What chemical messenger has specific regulatory effects on certain cells?
Hormones and neurotransmitters
What type of drugs block the effects of certain neurotransmitters on the brain?
Anti-psychotic
What effect does cannabis have on the neurons?
Marijuana is considered agonistic- it enhances the effects of neurotransmitters.
Natural opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure?
This class of neurotransmitters is called endorphins.
Chemicals that cross the synaptic gap and bind to receptors on another neuron are called?
nuerotransmitter
What are effects of mindfulness meditation on brain and neurotransmitters?
Link provided to mindfullnes research at Wikipedia.
What is it called when neurotransmitters are recycled?
The process of recycling neurotransmitters is known as reuptake. This is when neurotransmitters are taken back up into the presynaptic neuron after they have been released into the synaptic cleft.
What are neurotransmitters that affect a neuron's response to other neurotransmitters called?
These are typically known as neuromodulators; they can either change the rate at which a neurotransmitter is released, or alter the response to a certain neurotransmitters.
