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Yolanda

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The GABAA receptor is ________ and controls a ________ channel.
 
  a. ionotropic; chloride
  b. ionotropic; potassium
  c. metabotropic; chloride
  d. metabotropic; potassium
  e. ionotropic; sodium

Question 2

Which of the following is true of GABA in the brain?
 
  a. GABA is involved in Parkinson's disease.
  b. GABA has a general excitatory effect.
  c. An excess of GABA may result in epilepsy.
  d. Drugs that antagonize GABA function reduce anxiety.
  e. The inhibitory effects of GABA act to stabilize the electrical activity of the brain.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. ionotropic; chloride

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. The inhibitory effects of GABA act to stabilize the electrical activity of the brain.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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