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dakota nelson

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Which of the following is an explanation of hippocampal damage produced by anoxia?
 
  a. Anoxia reduces the release of glutamate.
  b. Glycine terminals are found in the hippocampus.
  c. Field CA3 of the hippocampus is rich in NMDA receptors.
  d. Activation of NMDA receptors produces an accumulation of calcium ions, which is toxic to the neuron.
  e. Anoxia releases glycine, a toxic neurotransmitter.

Question 2

What is the name for the condition in which people are not consciously aware that they are perceiving visual stimuli but, when forced, often show evidence that the stimuli are being perceived?
 
  a) perception
  b) binocular disparity
  c) blind spot
  d) optic aphasia
  e) blindsight



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ebonylittles

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. Activation of NMDA receptors produces an accumulation of calcium ions, which is toxic to the neuron.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E




dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


upturnedfurball

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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