GABA And Glutamate

Question 1

Describe the activity of GABA on the post-synaptic neuron

Answer 1

When GABA activates a receptor site, the cells that have those receptor sites are inhibited and less likely to fire action potential

Question 2

Describe the activity of glutamate on the post-synaptic neuron

Answer 2

When Glutamate activates a receptor site, the cells that have those receptor sites are more likely to fire action potential