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What are the 3 classes of neurotransmitters mentioned in the text?
What are the 3 classes of neurotransmitters mentioned in the text?
Amino acids, amines, and peptides
Name 3 major neurotransmitters included in the text.
Name 3 major neurotransmitters included in the text.
G-aminobutyric acid (GABA), Acetylcholine (ACh), and Glutamate (Glu)
What are the two methods used for studying the localisation of neurotransmitters?
What are the two methods used for studying the localisation of neurotransmitters?
In situ hybridization and Immunocytochemistry
What are the 3 criteria for a substance to be considered a neurotransmitter?
What are the 3 criteria for a substance to be considered a neurotransmitter?
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What is the main neurotransmitter involved in attention, memory, and learning in the CNS?
What is the main neurotransmitter involved in attention, memory, and learning in the CNS?
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Name the three subtypes of glutamatergic receptors.
Name the three subtypes of glutamatergic receptors.
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What is the role of G-proteins in linking neurotransmitters to enzymatic cascades?
What is the role of G-proteins in linking neurotransmitters to enzymatic cascades?
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What are the functions of Gs and Gi types of G-proteins?
What are the functions of Gs and Gi types of G-proteins?
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How does a G-protein cascade demonstrate divergence in signal transduction?
How does a G-protein cascade demonstrate divergence in signal transduction?
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What is the significance of the signaling pathways in neurons, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the signaling pathways in neurons, as mentioned in the text?
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