Ion Equilibrium Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of receptor is an NMDA receptor ?
A
Ligand and Voltage-Gated channel
2
Q
NMDA is selective to what ions?
A
Non-selective cation channel (Na+, Ca++ and K+)
3
Q
NMDA serves what kind of physiological function?
A
- Pain
2. Memory
4
Q
Name 2 drugs that block NMDA channels?
A
- Ketamine
2. Phencyclidine (PCP) (Angel dust)
5
Q
What happens to membrane potential with Hyperkalemia?
A
Depolarization
6
Q
What happens to membrane potential with hypokalemia ?
A
Hyperpolarization
