Infusion of excitatory amino acid glutamate into the central nucleus of the amygdala of a rat would be expected to elicit
a. behavioral signs of fear.
b. agitation but not fear.
c. timidness when handled by humans.
d. lower levels of stress hormones.
e. reduced secretion of gastric acid.
Question 2
Based on the evidence cited in your text, which brain region would be considered as a key target for pharmacological modification to provide relief for a person suffering from overly intense emotional reactions?
a. the central nucleus of the amygdala
b. the ventromedial hypothalamus
c. the medial nucleus of the thalamus
d. the corpus callosum
e. the entire basal forebrain
The titration curve of acetic acid
The acetic acid–acetate pair as a buffer system
Acid disposition
Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and ...
Guanosine 3’,5’-tetraphosphate senses amino acid starvation
The nucleolus (arrow) is a prominent structure in the nucleus