The Neurotransmitter Thought to Be Involved in Learning and Memory

question 111

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter thought to be involved in learning and memory is

• A) norepinephrine.
• B) glutamate.
• C) acetylcholine.
• D) GABA.
• E) glycine.

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Definitions:

Cotransported

Referring to the simultaneous transportation of two or more molecules across a cell membrane, usually by a specific carrier protein.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that contribute to acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and other substances from the filtered blood.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where significant salt and water reabsorption and secretion of ions into the urine occur, aiding in the regulation of blood pressure, volume, and pH.