You Are Studying the Neurons Involved in the Frontostriatal Loops

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are studying the neurons involved in the frontostriatal loops. You find that a neuron uses GABA as a neurotransmitter and expresses the D2 dopamine receptor. This neuron would be best classified as ______________________.

• A) a neuron in the substantia nigra
• B) a neuron in the striatum, involved in the direct pathway
• C) a neuron in the striatum, involved in the indirect pathway
• D) a neuron in the pallidum
• E) all of the above

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