Physiology Quiz: Classical Neurotransmitters - Part 3

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Physiology Quiz -
Classical Neurotransmitters - Part 3

Classical neurotransmitters refer to a small group of small molecule neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are used by the nervous system in a variety of circuits to transmit information from pre-synaptic neurons to post-synaptic cells. Test your basic knowledge of classical neurotransmitters by taking this simple quiz.

(1) γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), an amino acid inhibitory neurotransmitter, exerts its action via activation of the following receptors:

	(A) GABA_A receptors
	(B) GABA_B receptors
	(C) GABA_C receptors
	(D) GABA_D receptors
	(E) GABA_E receptors

(2) γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid neurotransmitter.

	True
	False

(3) γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA):

	(A) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
	(B) is an excitatory neurotransmitter.
	(C) may be an inhibitory or excitatory neurotransmitter depending on the developmental stage of the nervous system.

(4) γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is primarily an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the adult nervous system.

	True
	False

(5) γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) may act as an excitatory neurotransmitter during embryonic development of the nervous system.

	True
	False

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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2015