Glutamate and synaptic plasticity Flashcards
1
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Glutamate
A
the main excitatory neurotransmitters associated with learning
2
Q
What does glutamate play a crucial role in?
A
the synaptic changes that occur
3
Q
what does glutamate promote?
A
the growth and strengthening of synaptic connections between neurons within a neural pathway
4
Q
the more glutamate can excite an adjacent neuron, the more it …
A
contributes to LTP
5
Q
Glutamate has an effect on both:
A
- AMPA receptors
- NMDA receptors
6
Q
What does AMPA do
A
prepares the postsynaptic neuron to accept glutamate
7
Q
Why does AMPA clear out?
A
so NMDA can accept the glutamate
8
Q
what does glutamate do to the postsynaptic neuron?
A
glutamate then excites the postsynaptic neuron and conveys its message
