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Which neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter?
- Glutamate (correct)
- Dopamine
- GABA
- Serotonin
What are the two types of glutamate receptors mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of glutamate receptors mentioned in the text?
- Serotonin and Glutamate
- AMPA and NMDA (correct)
- Dopamine and GABA
- NMDA and GABA
Which drugs work by blocking the NMDA receptor and affecting dopamine and GABA levels?
Which drugs work by blocking the NMDA receptor and affecting dopamine and GABA levels?
- PCP and Ketamine (correct)
- Glutamate and GABA
- Dopamine and Serotonin
- AMPA and NMDA
Which mechanism is responsible for strengthening synaptic connections?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of Long-Term Depression in neural mechanisms?
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