Glial Cells Are Implicated in the Reuptake of Certain Neurotransmitters

question 27

Multiple Choice

Glial cells are implicated in the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters. One of these is glutamate, an excess of which can activate certain receptors in neurons, leading to calcium entry and

• A) over-myelination.
• B) increased conduction velocity.
• C) release of other neurotransmitters.
• D) lower resting potential.
• E) cell death.

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