Based on the Research into the Role of Glutamate Circuits

question 25

Multiple Choice

Based on the research into the role of glutamate circuits in the brain,you might predict that a reduction in this neurotransmitter would

• A) hinder memory formation.
• B) lead to facial tics or muscle tremors.
• C) result in a decreased ability to modulate pain.
• D) produce sleep disorders.

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Definitions:

Allergy

An immune system reaction to foreign substances (allergens) that are usually harmless to most people, leading to various symptoms.

Phagocytosis

A cellular process where cells engulf and digest particles or other cells, a crucial part of the immune response.

Activated T Cells

Immune cells that have been stimulated by an antigen to provide an immune response against infections and diseases.

Antibody Formation

The process by which the immune system produces antibodies in response to foreign substances (antigens) to neutralize or eliminate them.