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xclash

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The harmful effects of alcohol on learning and memory may reflect
 
  a. the release of GABA within the cerebellum.
  b. damage to cholinergic cells in the hippocampus.
  c. interference with NMDA receptors and long-term potentiation.
  d. an upregulation of GABA transmission in brain.
  e. loss of glial cells in layers 4-6 of the cortex.

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Withdrawal from alcohol use leads to seizures, which may reflect
 
  a. damage to cholinergic cells in the hippocampus.
  b. an upregulation of GABA transmission in brain.
  c. facilitation of activity at NMDA receptors.
  d. release of GABA within the cerebellum.
  e. more long-term potentiation within the cortex.


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

Answer: c. interference with NMDA receptors and long-term potentiation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. facilitation of activity at NMDA receptors.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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