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Which type of receptors are connected to G proteins and can also be ion channels?
Which type of receptors are connected to G proteins and can also be ion channels?
- G protein-coupled receptors (correct)
- Neurotransmitter receptors
- Metabotropic receptors
- Ionotropic receptors
Which neurotransmitter is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain?
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- Glutamate (correct)
- GABA
Which type of receptors are ligand-gated ion channels and composed of subunits with transmembrane domains?
Which type of receptors are ligand-gated ion channels and composed of subunits with transmembrane domains?
- Neurotransmitter receptors
- Metabotropic receptors
- Ionotropic receptors (correct)
- G protein-coupled receptors
What type of receptors can trigger neuroplasticity and lead to increased connectivity and learning?
What type of receptors can trigger neuroplasticity and lead to increased connectivity and learning?
Which subunits are found in G proteins?
Which subunits are found in G proteins?
What is the main function of G proteins in neuronal signaling?
What is the main function of G proteins in neuronal signaling?
What happens to neurons during neuronal plasticity?
What happens to neurons during neuronal plasticity?
Which of the following is true about neurotransmitters and drugs?
Which of the following is true about neurotransmitters and drugs?
What can happen if there are toxic levels of neurotransmitters in the body?
What can happen if there are toxic levels of neurotransmitters in the body?
Which animals have been studied for their nervous systems?
Which animals have been studied for their nervous systems?
What is the effect of GABA agonists on vital systems?
What is the effect of GABA agonists on vital systems?
What did the learning conference focus on?
What did the learning conference focus on?
What is the cause of tetanus?
What is the cause of tetanus?
Which drugs affect neurotransmitter levels?
Which drugs affect neurotransmitter levels?
What did Eric Kandel study in neuroscience?
What did Eric Kandel study in neuroscience?
