1. Biological Approach to Understanding Behaviour

Excitatory And Inhibitory Neurotransmitters — Quiz

Test your understanding of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main effect of an excitatory neurotransmitter at a synapse?

Question 2

What is the main effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is commonly described as excitatory in the central nervous system?

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is commonly described as inhibitory in the central nervous system?

Question 5

What does it mean when a neurotransmitter is described as having an excitatory effect?