Match the items with the appropriate description.
-reabsorption of brain's neurotransmitters
A)reuptake
B)agoraphobia
C)excoriation
D)psychiatric drugs
E)generalized anxiety disorder
F)acrophobia
G)glia
H)ADHD
I)Type D personality
J)receptors

Question

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Reuptake refers to the reabsorption of neurotransmitters by the presynaptic neuron after they have been released into the synaptic cleft.

Answer: D
 Psychiatric drugs, also known as psychoactive drugs, are medications that are used to treat mental and emotional disorders.

Answer: G
 Glia, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection for neurons in the brain.

Answer: H
 ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Answer: J
 Receptors are specialized proteins on the surface of cells that are activated by neurotransmitters, hormones, or other signaling molecules to transmit a signal into the cell.

Note: The rest of the answer choices do not match the descriptions provided.

Match the Items with the Appropriate Description