GABA and Glutamate Flashcards
1
Q
What is GABA?
A
An inhibitory neurotransmitter
aminobutyric acid
2
Q
What is Glutamate?
A
An excitatory neurotransmitter
Amino acid
3
Q
What is GABA’s role?
A
Plays a role in cognition and stress response
Helps control fear and anxiety when neurons are overexcited
GABA reduces neurons firing
4
Q
What is Glutamates role?
A
Important role in learning, memory and brain development
Too much glutamate is toxic
Excites or increases neurons firing
Strengthens pathways
