To Date, Researchers Have Identified Subtypes of the GABA Receptor

question 19

Multiple Choice

To date, researchers have identified subtypes of the GABA receptor, and the exact function of each __________.

• A)more than 20; is still being explored
• B)more than 20; has been identified
• C)between 12 and 15; has been genetically isolated
• D)less than 20; is still being explored

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

The loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to an inability to recall the recent past while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive impairment, and functional decline.

Hypnosis

A psychological state or process in which an individual is induced into a state of heightened suggestibility and deep relaxation.

Encoding Failure

The inability to recall specific information because it was not adequately encoded into memory in the first place.