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What type of cells contain only AMPA receptors in the synaptic contact with photoreceptors?
What type of cells contain only AMPA receptors in the synaptic contact with photoreceptors?
- On bipolar cells
- Off bipolar cells (correct)
- Horizontal amacrine cells
- Amacrine cells
Which receptor is involved in the invaginate connections of on bipolar cells?
Which receptor is involved in the invaginate connections of on bipolar cells?
- NMDA
- Kainate
- AMPA
- mGlu6 GPCR (correct)
What is the role of inhibitory interneurons close to the axon hillock?
What is the role of inhibitory interneurons close to the axon hillock?
- Allow Na+ outflux
- Decrease firing (correct)
- Promote firing
- Increase Cl- influx
Which neurotransmitters are involved in horizontal pathway vision?
Which neurotransmitters are involved in horizontal pathway vision?
What is the function of arboreal dendrites in the visual system?
What is the function of arboreal dendrites in the visual system?
Which type of gamma-motor neurons causes contraction of intrafusal muscle fibers?
Which type of gamma-motor neurons causes contraction of intrafusal muscle fibers?
What type of neurons become very responsive to acceleration and deceleration when dynamic gamma-motor neurons are active?
What type of neurons become very responsive to acceleration and deceleration when dynamic gamma-motor neurons are active?
Why does decreased tonic input to motor neurons result in them being less excitable?
Why does decreased tonic input to motor neurons result in them being less excitable?
Which region initiates walking and speed in the central nervous system?
Which region initiates walking and speed in the central nervous system?
What is the role of afferent feedback in walking?
What is the role of afferent feedback in walking?
How does stretching of muscles impact muscle activation in the locomotion pattern generator?
How does stretching of muscles impact muscle activation in the locomotion pattern generator?
When would a pace maker neuron trigger a transition from stance to swing phase?
When would a pace maker neuron trigger a transition from stance to swing phase?
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