The NMDA Receptor,a Prime Candidate for Learning-Related Changes Such as Those

question 93

Multiple Choice

The NMDA receptor,a prime candidate for learning-related changes such as those observed in long-term potentiation,is a type of ____.

• A)glutamate receptor
• B)serotonin receptor
• C)dopamine receptor
• D)acetylcholine receptor

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Neurons located in the central nervous system that transmit impulses between sensory and motor neurons.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, involved in transmitting sensory information and motor signals.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by decreasing heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.