Which structure of the vestibular apparatus is primarily responsible for detecting linear accelerations such as those experienced during sudden starts and stops?

Extra credit: Describe how the body maintains equilibrium and balance — in detail. Include structures and physiological processes where appropriate.   *Save this until the end so that you do not run out of time. 

You go dancing on Saturday night. You are rotating — spinning and twirling. Which structure(s) would you expect to pick up this change to inform your brain and thus, body on how to best maintain equilibrium? Select all that apply including receptor regions, membranous structures, and bony structures if appropriate. 

Which of the following illustrates a positive allosteric modulator (PAM)?

Which of the following occur within the photoreceptor cells and other supporting cells in the light? Select all that apply. 

After a postsynaptic receptor is stimulated, the cascade of events that occurs is known as

A sudden nodding off during the day sometimes accompanied by cataplexy is called 

_________ blocks the action of the natural neurotransmitter. 

Jackie used Ecstasy while she was in college, but now that she has a government job she has avoided using any recreational drugs. Although she had no problem quitting, she still finds that every now and then she gets a strong craving to use Ecstasy again. Her craving is most likely the result of 

The hepatic and gut drug metabolizing enzyme system is known as