Describe the major functions of glutamate in neurotransmission
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Glutamate is the primary excitatory amino acid transmitter in the brain and is thought to exert effects via four receptor types (NMDA, AMPA, kainate, and metabotropic glutamate receptor). Glutamate may play a role in cognition and in memory.
Psychology
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A) aggression. B) shyness. C) goodness of fit. D) adaptability.
Psychology
In Werner's study, approximately ______ of the children had positive developmental outcomes despite being born into poverty, having mothers with little education, and growing up in families with considerable distress
A) 2% B) 10% C) 30% D) 80%
Psychology