Author Question: Briefly compare the differences between ionotropic and metabotropic receptors. Include their ... (Read 47 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Briefly compare the differences between ionotropic and metabotropic receptors. Include their mechanisms of action and how they explains the difference in the effects on the postsynaptic cell.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

By blocking dopamine release, some antidepressant drugs that increase serotonin levels also ____.

a. increase sexual activity
b. decrease sexual activity
c. cause permanent organizational defects
d. shrink the SDN

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ionotropic receptors are ion channels that open as soon as the neurotransmitter attaches and close when the neurotransmitter is removed, making the effects rapid and short-lived.
Metabotropic receptors use a second messenger system to affect many different activities in the cell, which are slower but longer lasting.

Answer to Question 2

b