Brain Bee Bootcamp | Lecture 3

Brain Bee Bootcamp | Lecture 3

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9th Grade

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Felix Nickel

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the approximate distance between pre- and postsynaptic cells in electrical synapses?

Back

3.5 nm

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with memory formation and is used in Alzheimer's treatment?

Back

Acetylcholine

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of neurotransmitter receptor uses a second messenger system?

Back

Metabotropic

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Excessive glutamate signaling can lead to: Neuroprotection, Neurotoxicity, Improved memory, Inhibited reflexes

Back

Neurotoxicity

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many neurons are in the human brain?

Back

86 billion

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Neurons can transmit signals at speeds comparable to: A walking human, A cheetah running, A Formula 1 car, A rocket launching

Back

A Formula 1 car

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of synapse allows signals to pass almost instantly?

Back

Electrical synapse

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