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The Glutamate Quiz

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Which neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter?

Glutamate (correct)

Dopamine

GABA

Serotonin

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?

PCP and Ketamine (correct)

Glutamate and GABA

Dopamine and Serotonin

AMPA and NMDA

Which mechanism is responsible for strengthening synaptic connections?

Long-Term Potentiation Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is a high amount of glutamate released into the synaptic cleft?

NMDA channels open Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NMDA receptors in increasing synaptic connection strength?

They increase the sensitivity to glutamate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Long-Term Depression in neural mechanisms?

To weaken synaptic strength Signup and view all the answers