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CNS, neurons and synapses

CNS, neurons and synapses

Labelled synapse with presynaptic terminal, neurotransmitter release, postsynaptic receptors, reuptake transporter, enzyme breakdown, and the main drug action points

Recreational drugs change behaviour because they alter communication between neurons in the central nervous system, which is the brain and spinal cord. Messages travel electrically along a neuron, but communication between neurons is usually chemical.

Effect of recreational drugs on transmission Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Effect of recreational drugs on transmission

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A Level Psychology Effect of recreational drugs on transmission for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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