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L1 - Introduction Flashcards

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What 4 things does the nervous system do?

A

Senses
Processes
Reacts
Memorises

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What is an example of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

A

GABA

Generates an IPSP

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What is an example of an excitatory neurotransmitter?

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Glutamate 
Generates an EPSP 
Ionotropic receptor 
- NMDA – transmits Ca
- AMPA
Can have temporal and spatial summation
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What is long term depression?

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Activity-dependent reduction in the efficacy of neuronal synapses lasting hours or longer following a long patterned stimulus
Expressed in term of a decrease in the amplitude

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What are the 4 key cells of the retina?

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Bipolar
Amacrine
Horizontal
Ganglion

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