If Chronic Alcohol Consumption Is Associated with Greater Levels of NMDA

question 17

Multiple Choice

If chronic alcohol consumption is associated with greater levels of NMDA receptors,what will likely happen if alcohol use abruptly stops?

• A) Greater excitatory effects will occur for neurons with NMDA receptors.
• B) Global levels of glutamate will be depleted.
• C) The flow of positively charged ions through NMDA receptors will be reduced.
• D) Neurons with NMDA receptors will return to a normal state of activity.

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Definitions:

Analysis

The examination and evaluation of the relevant information to select the best course of action from among various alternatives.

Cash Flows

Cash flows refer to the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business.

NPV (Net Present Value)

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project, calculated by subtracting the total present values of cash outflows from the total present values of cash inflows.

IRR (Internal Rate of Return)

A financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments, calculated as the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.