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What is the primary mechanism by which glutamate is made?
What is the primary mechanism by which glutamate is made?
- Conversion of GABA by GABA decarboxylase
- Conversion of aspartate by aspartate synthase
- Conversion of glutamine by glutaminase (correct)
- Conversion of glycine by glycine transporter
What ion plays a crucial role in causing exocytosis of vesicular glutamate?
What ion plays a crucial role in causing exocytosis of vesicular glutamate?
- Potassium (K+)
- Calcium (Ca2+) (correct)
- Sodium (Na+)
- Chloride (Cl-)
Which ion is NMDA receptor permeable to?
Which ion is NMDA receptor permeable to?
- Magnesium and Zinc
- Calcium and Sodium (correct)
- Potassium and Chloride
- Iron and Copper
Which receptor does Ketamine primarily act on?
Which receptor does Ketamine primarily act on?
What is a pharmacologically distinct modulatory site from the glutamate site on the NMDA receptor?
What is a pharmacologically distinct modulatory site from the glutamate site on the NMDA receptor?
What effect do glycine transport blockers have on NMDA receptors?
What effect do glycine transport blockers have on NMDA receptors?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for anxiety control by facilitating GABAA receptor function?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for anxiety control by facilitating GABAA receptor function?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in relieving anxiety?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in relieving anxiety?
What is the underlying cause of Huntington's disease?
What is the underlying cause of Huntington's disease?
How do barbiturates exert their anticonvulsant effects?
How do barbiturates exert their anticonvulsant effects?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in movement control in the basal ganglia?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in movement control in the basal ganglia?
What neurotransmitter interaction in the brain is related to addiction to nicotine?
What neurotransmitter interaction in the brain is related to addiction to nicotine?
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