This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The hallucinogenic drug PCP (phencyclidine) A) is an indirect antagonist of the NMDA receptor. ... (Read 67 times)

a0266361136

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
on: Jun 22, 2018
The hallucinogenic drug PCP (phencyclidine)
 
  A) is an indirect antagonist of the NMDA receptor.
  B) facilitates the binding of glutamate to the AMPA receptor.
  C) releases serotonin from neurons in the raphe nuclei.
  D) inhibits the dendrites of dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area.
  E) acts via the blockade of serotonin receptors.

Question 2

Which of the following true of NMDA receptors?
 
  A) Activation of the NMDA receptor allows sodium and calcium ions into the nerve cell.
  B) NMDA receptors are metabotropic.
  C) Glutamate is an antagonist for the NMDA receptor.
  D) The activity of the NMDA receptor is not dependent on magnesium ions.
  E) The NMDA receptor produces IPSPs.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

AaaA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: The hallucinogenic drug PCP (phencyclidine) is an indirect antagonist of the NMDA receptor.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: Activation of the NMDA receptor allows sodium and calcium ions into the nerve cell.


a0266361136

  • Member
  • Posts: 538
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ebonylittles

  • Member
  • Posts: 318
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

The T-cell receptor and antigen presentations. The T-cell receptor and antigen presentations.
A new drug development timeline, with the four phases of drug approval A new drug development timeline, with the four phases of drug approval
Nasal drug administration Nasal drug administration
Drug Effects on Synaptic Transmission Drug Effects on Synaptic Transmission
A new drug development time line with the four phases of drug approval. A new drug development time line with the four phases of drug approval.
Receptor tyrosine kinases, as exemplified by the insulin receptor Receptor tyrosine kinases, as exemplified by the insulin receptor
Video: Introduction to Spirometry

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library