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__________ are three-dimensional proteins on the surface of the dendrites or certain cells of the muscles and glands that are shaped to fit only certain neurotransmitters.

__________ synapses make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas __________ synapses make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

The __________ is a structure in the brain stem that plays a role in sleep, dreaming, left-right body coordination, and arousal.

Hanna proposes the idea that one’s sexual history prior to marriage may be linked to whether one ends up getting divorced. This best represents which step of the scientific method?

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work is called a(n) __________.

Professor Wallis approaches questions about human behavior from a perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes within the individual, such as inner forces or conflicts. It is most likely that she accepts which of the following psychological approaches?

Which of the following BEST represents the order in which a neuron receives and transmits information?

How is acetylcholine removed from the synapse?

According to humanist Abraham Maslow, when people reach self-actualization, they __________.

What are two roles of glial cells?