Describe What You Would Expect to See If You Were

question 11

Essay

Describe what you would expect to see if you were to apply bicuculline (a GABA antagonist) to a slice of rat SCN, and observe an extracellular recording for 24 hours.

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Definitions:

Vitamin C

A water-soluble vitamin found in various fruits and vegetables, essential for the repair of tissue and enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

Scurvy

A disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums, bruising, joint pain, and general weakness.

Magnesium

A mineral and a key component of many enzymes, playing a critical role in various physiological processes including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation.

Carbon Dioxide Metabolism

The process by which living organisms produce energy through the oxidation of carbon dioxide, or its involvement in photosynthesis in plants.