If Chronic Alcohol Use Diminishes SK2 Channel Function,how Does Alcohol

question 55

Multiple Choice

If chronic alcohol use diminishes SK2 channel function,how does alcohol produce inhibitory effects on NMDA receptors?

• A) Alcohol continues to inhibit ion flow through NMDA receptors.
• B) SK2 channels facilitate NMDA receptor function, which is counteracted by alcohol.
• C) Alcohol inhibits Ca+ influx into neurons containing NMDA receptors.
• D) Thiamine deficiency reduces neuronal activity through a different mechanism.

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