Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?
A) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.
B) Small-molecule neurotransmitters are typically synthesized in the axon terminal, but neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.
C) Neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron, but small-molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body.
D) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q8: Endorphins are a type of neuropeptide.
Q11: Men and women of the same weight
Q12: Small molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in
Q13: Chemical messengers that often travel in the
Q14: Henry Dale's assertion that neurons could contain
Q16: Curare blocks receptors for acetylcholine.
Q17: LSD produces its effects by stimulating the
Q18: The fact that THC in marijuana interacts
Q20: Chemical messengers that communicate with target cells
Q112: Following release from the presynaptic cell,neuropeptides
A)cannot be
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents