1. Can a given neuron release more than one neurotransmitter, and if yes, what circumstances govern which one is release (or both at the same time)?

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2.  What is the difference between a neuromodulator and a neurotransmitter? Provide two examples of a neuromodulator and two examples of a neurotransmitter AND their functions.

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3.  Where and how does marijuana affect the brain?

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4.  What are the most current biopsychosocial theories that try to explain substance abuse?  Describe them.

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5.  What are the most current biopsychosocial theories that try to explain obesity in humans? Describe them.

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6.  What mediates the pain someone feels when their heart is "breaking".

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7.  What are mirror neurons and what functions do they serve?

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8.  What are the most current biopsychosocial theories that try to explain autism? Describe them.

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9.  What are the most current biopsychosocial theories that try to explain PTSD? Describe them.

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10.  What are the most current biopsychosocial theories that try to explain phantom limb? Describe them.

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