Which of the Following Is True of GABA in the Brain

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of GABA in the brain?

• A) GABA is involved in Parkinson's disease.
• B) GABA has a general excitatory effect.
• C) An excess of GABA may result in epilepsy.
• D) Drugs that antagonize GABA function reduce anxiety.
• E) The inhibitory effects of GABA act to stabilize the electrical activity of the brain.

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Definitions:

Permeability

Permeability is a measure of how easily a fluid can move through a porous material, such as soil or rock, indicating the material's ability to transmit water or other fluids.

Compacted Clay

Clay soil that has been compressed, often leading to reduced water infiltration and aeration.

Pore Spaces

Voids or gaps between soil particles or rock, which can hold air or water and are critical for fluid flow and organisms.

Water Table

The level below which the ground is completely saturated with water, marking the boundary between the area's unsaturated soil and its aquifer.