Ketamine Is a Hallucinogen Which Functions by Blocking NMDA Receptors

question 116

Multiple Choice

Ketamine is a hallucinogen which functions by blocking NMDA receptors. Which neurotransmitter typically activates NMDA receptors?

• A) Glutamate
• B) GABA
• C) Norepinephrine
• D) Nitric Oxide

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