Classical neurotransmitters refer to a small group of small molecule neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are used by the nervous system in a variety of circuits to transmit information from pre-synaptic neurons to post-synaptic cells. Test your basic knowledge of classical neurotransmitters by taking this simple quiz.
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(1) Receptors of classical neurotransmitters may be:
(2) All classical neurotransmitters are small molecules.
(3) In GABAergic terminals, GABA is synthesized from this precursor molecule:
(4) In tissues containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this enzyme is responsible for the biosynthesis of GABA:
(5) In tissues containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of GABA:
(6) In tissues containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), enzymatic breakdown of GABA leads to the formation of this molecule:
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Last updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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