Alan Notices a Disruption of Balance and Coordination in the Rat

question 43

Multiple Choice

Alan notices a disruption of balance and coordination in the rat. What mechanistic action of the benzodiazepine explains this effect?

• A) Activation of BZ I sites in the cerebellum
• B) Activation of BZ I sites in the amygdala
• C) Activation of BZ II sites in the cerebellum
• D) Activation of BZ II sites in the amygdala

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Definitions:

Cultural Rules

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Pain Perception

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Perception of Pressure

The sensory experience of interpreting force applied to the skin or body, often related to touch or weight.

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