GABA Flashcards
1
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GABA category
A
Amino acid
2
Q
GABA receptors
A
They are inhibitory and open chloride channels
3
Q
GABA synthesis area and process
A
Produced in the cytoplasm of the presynaptic neuron by way of the GAD enzyme which turns glutamate into GABA
4
Q
GABA function
A
- Prevents excessive activity
- Generates neuronal oscillations
- Balance of excitation
