Diazepam (Valium)and Other Benzodiazepines Bind to Specific GABA Receptors in the Central

question 1

Multiple Choice

Diazepam (Valium) and other benzodiazepines bind to specific GABA receptors in the central nervous system,and inhibit neuronal activity by _____ the conductance of ______ ions into the neuron.

• A)increasing;sodium
• B)decreasing;sodium
• C)increasing;potassium
• D)decreasing;potassium
• E)increasing;chloride

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