Neurotransmitters and Receptors

Research Paper – Neurotransmitters Objectives of the Assignment Research and learn about the different classes of NTs and Receptors Search for credible information on the web and your textbook Practice research techniques (information literacy) and source citation Practice scientific writing skills and literacy   Evidence of Successful Completion of the Assignment Requirements for the Paper Length should be between three pages and five pages long, double-spaced  Font should be Times New Roman 12 pt size (can be 11 pt if you went a little over five pages)  Format of the paper should have an introductory paragraph, a number of body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph (a paragraph has at least three sentences) – if you are unsure how to write this properly, please consult the library, the OWL writing lab online  (Links to an external site.) , or make an appointment with me References should be cited at the end of the paper in APA format (does not count towards the length of the paper) AND referenced using in-text citations (maximum of one direct quote in the paper).  For example, Leaf-cutter ants cut significantly smaller leaf fragments in high-wind conditions (Rodriguez 2014).  If you are unsure how to use in-text citations properly, please consult the library, the OWL writing lab online  (Links to an external site.) , or make an appointment with me All these topics must be addressed in the paper (one paragraph minimum per topic) Start with an introductory paragraph telling the reader what to expect in your paper First, explain the specific release of NT used at the NMJ, the class of receptor it binds to, and how that specific NT is removed from the synaptic cleft Then, explain the NTs used in the parasympathetic nervous system versus the NTs used in the sympathetic nervous system Explain the difference between alpha and beta receptors Explain the effect of certain NTs on five tissues/organs (minimum) in the body (heart, lungs, blood vessels, digestive system, etc.) while detailing the NT receptor class and type on each organ Attempt to organize your thoughts and give some general statements about the different NTs, receptor classes, and receptor types (alpha vs beta) based upon your previous research that you can use to help you study Finally, write a conclusion paragraph restating the main points of your paper