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storky111

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Which of the following is true of glycine?
 
  A) The glycine receptor opens sodium channels and thus induces IPSPs.
  B) Lockjaw is produced by an excess amount of glycine in the brain.
  C) Glycine is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the peripheral nervous system.
  D) The toxicity of strychnine results from its activation of glycine receptors.
  E) The glycine receptor is ionotropic.

Question 2

Match the drug with its correct action on GABA function.
 
  A) muscimol; direct agonist at the GABAA receptor
  B) picrotoxin; indirect antagonist of the GABAB receptor
  C) diazepam; indirect antagonist of GABAA receptors
  D) baclofen; antagonist at the GABAA receptor
  E) THC ; agonist at the GABAA receptor


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Anna

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

Answer: E
Rationale: The glycine receptor is ionotropic.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: Muscimol is a direct agonist at the GABAA receptor.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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