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kodithompson

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The GABAA antagonist ________ can induce motor convulsions.
 
  a. muscimol
  b. glutamate
  c. diazepam
  d. baclofen
  e. picrotoxin

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct match between a drug and its effect on GABA function?
 
  a. muscimol; agonist at the GABAB receptor
  b. picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAA receptor
  c. diazepam; reduces the activity of GABAA receptors
  d. baclofen; antagonist at the GABAA receptor
  e. nicotine; agonist at the GABAA receptor


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pami445

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. picrotoxin

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAA receptor


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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