Questions and Answers
Which neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter?
Glutamate
What are the two types of glutamate receptors mentioned in the text?
AMPA and NMDA
Which drugs work by blocking the NMDA receptor and affecting dopamine and GABA levels?
PCP and Ketamine
Which mechanism is responsible for strengthening synaptic connections?
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What happens when there is a high amount of glutamate released into the synaptic cleft?
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What is the role of NMDA receptors in increasing synaptic connection strength?
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What is the purpose of Long-Term Depression in neural mechanisms?
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