Why Does the NMDAR Provide a Good Molecular Mechanism for Coincidence

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why does the NMDAR provide a good molecular mechanism for coincidence detection? Select the best answer.

• A) It is the receptor for glutamate, the major excitatory transmitter in the brain.
• B) It requires depolarization to remove the Mg²⁺ block.
• C) It allows Ca²⁺ into the postsynaptic neuron.
• D) The NMDAR channel can remain open for long periods of time.
• E) It is expressed in the hippocampus.

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