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Which of the following is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system?
Suggested Answer: D
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Karl
10 months ago
I don't know, I thought dopamine had a role in movement too.
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Jennifer
11 months ago
Yup, acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter for muscle movement.
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Staci
11 months ago
Wait, is it really the only one? I thought there were others involved.
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Coral
11 months ago
Totally agree, acetylcholine is the key player here.
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Mattie
11 months ago
It's definitely acetylcholine!
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Aja
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and it was also about neurotransmitters. I think acetylcholine is the one used by the somatic nervous system.
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Tonette
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I remember dopamine being related to movement too, but that’s more about the basal ganglia, right?
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Tatum
12 months ago
I feel like we covered this in class, and acetylcholine was definitely mentioned as the main neurotransmitter for the motor division.
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Alesia
1 year ago
I think the answer might be acetylcholine, but I'm not completely sure. I remember it being important for muscle contraction.
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Desmond
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure between Acetylcholine and Glutamate. I know Glutamate is a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, but I can't quite recall if it's also used by the somatic motor division. I'll have to review my notes to be sure.
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Dana
1 year ago
I'm confident the answer is Acetylcholine. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movement, and acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle contraction. This is a key fact I remember from my neuroscience lectures.
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Precious
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary muscle movement, so the neurotransmitter used would need to be the one that signals muscle contraction. I believe that's acetylcholine, so I'm going to go with option A.
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Jade
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the somatic nervous system is involved in voluntary movement, but I can't remember which specific neurotransmitter it uses. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Eva
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is Acetylcholine, since that's the main neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.
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Theodora
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I think 'What do you know about the stolen money?' could be a good approach. It allows the suspect to provide information without directly admitting guilt, which might make them more comfortable opening up.
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Dominque
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this question. The middle management layer is often the most crucial for quality programs, so that's my best guess.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
Alright, time to put on my problem-solving hat. This seems straightforward, but I want to double-check my work to make sure I don't miss anything.
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Caprice
1 year ago
Acetylcholine? Really? I was hoping for something a little more exciting, like dopamine or serotonin. But I guess the boring answer is usually the right one.
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Catalina
1 year ago
D) It's interesting how the brain works with neurotransmitters.
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Sueann
1 year ago
C) Yeah, I guess the boring answer is usually the right one.
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Eric
1 year ago
B) I know, I was hoping for something more exciting too.
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Margart
1 year ago
A) Acetylcholine is the correct answer.
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Toi
1 year ago
This question is making my brain hurt. Maybe I should have paid more attention in that neuroscience class. Oh well, time to go with my gut and choose acetylcholine.
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Tammara
1 year ago
Dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate all have important roles in the brain, but I don't think any of them are the correct answer for this question. Guess I'll have to go with acetylcholine.
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Alease
1 year ago
Yeah, acetylcholine is the correct answer. Dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate have different functions in the brain.
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Kati
1 year ago
I think you're right, acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.
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Ricki
1 year ago
Acetylcholine is the key here, isn't it? I'm pretty sure that's the neurotransmitter used in the motor division. Time to put my neuroscience knowledge to the test.
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Alline
2 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I remember learning about the different neurotransmitters, but I'm not sure which one is specific to the motor division of the somatic nervous system. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Abraham
1 year ago
It's not D) Glutamate either, the correct answer is A) Acetylcholine.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
D) Glutamate
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Rory
1 year ago
Definitely not C) Serotonin, that's not the neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.
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Inocencia
1 year ago
C) Serotonin
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Earleen
1 year ago
No, it's not B) Dopamine, that's not the neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.
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Leslee
1 year ago
B) Dopamine
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Dierdre
1 year ago
I think it's A) Acetylcholine, that's the neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.
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Corazon
1 year ago
A) Acetylcholine
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Sanjuana
2 years ago
I think it's A) Acetylcholine too, because it makes sense that the neurotransmitter responsible for muscle movement would be specific to the somatic nervous system.
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Lynda
2 years ago
I agree with Jenise, Acetylcholine is the correct answer because it is released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle contraction.
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Jenise
2 years ago
A) Acetylcholine is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system.