The NMDA receptor controls ________ and is normally blocked by ...

[ishan]

The NMDA receptor controls ________ and is normally blocked by ________.
 
  a. a chloride channel; sodium ions
  b. a potassium channel; magnesium ions
  c. the presynaptic membrane potential; GABA
  d. a calcium channel; magnesium ions
  e. the inputs to the hippocampus; presynaptic inhibition

Question 2

In a typical long-term potentiation (LTP) study, a stimulating electrode is inserted into the perforant path, while a recording electrode is inserted into the dentate gyrus.
 
  LTP is produced in this preparation by delivering a(n) ________ via the stimulating electrode.
 
  a. single high-intensity electrical pulse
  b. single low-intensity electrical pulse
  c. electrical pulse every minute for 2-3 hours
  d. long-duration but low-intensity pulse
  e. burst of 100 electrical pulses in a few seconds

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. a calcium channel; magnesium ions

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. a burst of 100 electrical pulses in a few seconds

[ishan]

Gracias!

[tuate]

Great answer, keep it coming