All of the Following Is True for Glutamate Except

question 81

Multiple Choice

All of the following is true for glutamate except:

• A) Ionotropic receptors allow positively charged ions into the neuron.
• B) All of the receptors for glutamate produce excitatory effects.
• C) Glutamate is released from pyramidal neurons.
• D) Glutamate is the most prominent excitatory neurotransmitter.

Identify the main adaptations of vertebrates to their environments.

Describe the structure and function of the vertebrate heart and circulatory system.

Understand the significance of the notochord and its role in the evolution of the vertebral column.

Recognize the diversity of vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Essential ions for various physiological processes, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and fluid balance in the body.

Trigger Zone

The region of a neuron where an action potential is initially generated, typically located at the axon hillock.

Threshold Potential

Neuron membrane potential at which voltage-gated sodium channels open, causing an action potential to occur.