Excitation and Inhibition

Question 1

what are Excitatory neurotransmitters

Answer 1

Excitatory neurotransmitterscause an action potential (neuron firing).

Question 2

what are Inhibitoryneurotransmitters

Answer 2

Inhibitoryneurotransmittersstop the neuron from firing. When an axon fires, the terminal buttons of the excitatory synapses release

Question 3

what is glutamate?

Answer 3

Glutamateis a neurotransmitter involved in learning that almost alwaysexcitesthe neuron (rather than inhibiting it).

Question 4

what is GABA(gamma amino butyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that has an inhibitory effect on neurons

Answer 4

GABA(gamma amino butyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that has an inhibitory effect on neurons