Asked by
Johanna Marie
on Dec 28, 2024
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Joe Camel believes that smoking tobacco is beneficial when he is studying because nicotine is an ____ for acetylcholine, which ____.
A) agonist; contributes to attention, arousal and memory
B) antagonist; contributes to attention, arousal and memory
C) agonist; regulates sleep and wakefulness
D) antagonist; regulates sleep and wakefulness
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a role in muscle activation, arousal, attention, and memory.
Agonist
A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a response, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.
Attention
The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.
- Analyze the consequences of particular neurotransmitters on neural functionality and behavior, factoring in the roles played by agonists and antagonists.
- Acknowledge the role of external agents, including drugs, on the mechanisms of neural transmission and behavioral responses.
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AD
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the consequences of particular neurotransmitters on neural functionality and behavior, factoring in the roles played by agonists and antagonists.
- Acknowledge the role of external agents, including drugs, on the mechanisms of neural transmission and behavioral responses.