In addition to the neurotransmitter glutamate, in order to activate the NMDA receptors, the neuron requires ____
a. serotonin
b. dopamine
c. increased release of magnesium ions from the presynaptic neuron
d. removal of magnesium ions from sodium and calcium channels
d
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Gilbert Ryle is famous for his distinction between ____ as it applies to human reasoning.
a. empirical observations and rational thought b. action and impulse c. pondering the future and pondering the past d. knowing how and knowing that
Which of the following emotions requires the greatest sophistication in an infant?
fear of strangers anger pride curiosity
Even though extensive research has indicated that student motivation is higher in ______ high schools the average secondary school in eight states enrolled more than 1,000 students in 2009
Fill in the blank with correct word
Imagine you could block a neuron's potassium channels. What would you expect would happen?
A. When an action potential was generated, the neuron could no longer return to the resting potential. B. An action potential could not be generated. C. The threshold for producing an action potential would be greatly increased. D. The threshold for producing an action potential would be greatly decreased.