Multiple Choice
In the context of communication in the nervous system, are online messages (such as emails or text messages) considered an example of verbal or nonverbal communication?
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3. Biological Psychology
Communication in the Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following techniques is most likely to improve effective communication between neurons in the nervous system?
A
Reducing the number of synapses between neurons
B
Blocking all ion channels in the neuron's membrane
C
Increasing the release of neurotransmitters at the synaptic cleft
D
Preventing action potentials from propagating along the axon
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Understand that effective communication between neurons primarily occurs at the synapse, where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals from one neuron to another.
Recognize that reducing the number of synapses between neurons would likely decrease communication pathways, thus not improving communication.
Know that blocking all ion channels in the neuron's membrane would prevent the generation and propagation of action potentials, thereby inhibiting communication.
Consider that preventing action potentials from propagating along the axon would stop the electrical signal from reaching the synapse, reducing communication effectiveness.
Conclude that increasing the release of neurotransmitters at the synaptic cleft enhances the chemical signal transmission, thereby improving effective communication between neurons.
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