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AP Psychology / Biological Bases of Behavior

Lesson

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers at the synapse.

Explanation

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released at synapses. Different neurotransmitters are associated with different functions, and the effects of a neurotransmitter depend partly on the receptors involved.

Practice

Original Marlow Works items. Check the answer explanation after you try.

1 of 1Biological Bases of Behavior · medium · multiple choice

A medication blocks reuptake of a neurotransmitter in the synapse. What is the most likely immediate effect?

Original Marlow Works item — not a College Board question.

Take your time—this is practice, not a test.

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