Infusion of ________ into brain tissue overstimulates _______, ...

[misspop]

Infusion of ________ into brain tissue overstimulates _______, thereby ablating cell bodies.
 
  A) PCP; NMDA receptors
  B) kainic acid; glutamate receptors
  C) 6-hydroxydopamine; NMDA receptors
  D) PCP; D2 receptors
  E) THC; CB2 receptors

Question 2

An experimenter wishes to determine the effect of a radio frequency lesion placed in the lateral hypothalamus on emotional behavior in the rat.
 
  In order to be able to attribute any changes in emotional behavior to the lesion, this experiment will require a(n)
  A) sham lesion control group.
  B) current source.
  C) aspiration device.
  D) cooling electrode.
  E) stereotaxic instrument.

[xMRAZ]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Infusion of kainic acid into brain tissue overstimulates glutamate receptors, thereby ablating cell bodies.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: A sham lesion control group is required to interpret the results of a brain lesion study.

[misspop]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Missbam101]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review