The NMDA receptor acts as a “dual sensor.” This means that it senses _________ and ________. 

Which is the correct definition of ‘quantal content’ (also called ‘quantal effect’ in lecture)?

Which of the following is a way to reduce the harm caused by glutamate excitotoxicity? 

During development, silent synapses are silent due to a lack of…

Post-synaptic changes in Vm directly trigger the release of neurotransmitters. 

The nAChR channel you are studying has an ERev of 0 mV, under normal conditions. You decide to experimentally DECREASE the OUTSIDE concentration of K+. What change in ERev would you expect to see? Assume ACh binds the receptor and no other changes are made in the cell. 

The reversal potential of a channel will ALWAYS be between the equilibrium potentials of the ions that pass through the channel.

What is considered the endpoint of the coagulation cascade?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding prothrombin?

Select the lab results that would be likely in a:  Normal Patient on Aspirin