NMDA Receptors and Synaptic Plasticity Quiz
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Which type of receptor is GABAA?

  • Metabotropic
  • Ionotropic K+ Channel
  • Ionotropic Cl- Channel (correct)
  • Ionotropic Na+ Channel

    • Which drugs bind to the benzodiazepine site on GABAA receptors?

  • Diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam (correct)
  • Flunitrazepam
  • Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Eszopiclone
  • Halothane

    • What is the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS)?

  • GABA (correct)
  • Glutamine
  • GBA
  • Glutamate

    • Which receptors do barbiturates interact with?

    <p>GABAA and glutamate receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of nonbenzo drugs compared to benzos?

    <p>They have a shorter half-life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor does baclofen primarily act on?

    <p>GABAB receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is commonly used for conscious sedation?

    <p>Propofol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is given with a decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent conversion to dopamine in the periphery and keep plasma L-dopa levels high?

    <p>Carbidopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptors do antipsychotics block?

    <p>D2-Like receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is an example of an atypical antipsychotic?

    <p>Olanzapine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug inhibits VMAT2, preventing dopamine from entering vesicles and lowering dopamine release?

    <p>Reserpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor is NOT a metabotropic receptor?

    <p>5HT_3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of 5HT autoreceptors?

    <p>Inhibit serotonin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antidepressants inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?

    <p>Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor is responsible for control of synaptic plasticity and memory?

    <p>NMDA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion(s) can pass through the unique NMDA receptor?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Glu and Gly in opening the NMDA receptor?

    <p>Glu and Gly open the NMDA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main excitatory action of Glutamate on motor neurons?

    <p>Activation of AMPA receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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