Which statement about astrocytes is false?
A) They contain glutamine synthetase.
B) They remove glutamate from the extracellular fluid.
C) They prevent excessive neuronal excitation and degeneration.
D) They use the transporter EAAT3.
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Q2: VGLUT proteins
A) are found in all cells
Q3: The findings from VGLUT knockout mice suggest
Q4: The presence of vesicular glutamate transporters and
Q5: _ are responsible for removal of glutamate
Q6: Which statement about knockout mice lacking EAAT2
Q7: Which primary neuronal glutamate transporter has a
Q8: Glutamate differs from other neurotransmitters such as
Q9: The AMPA receptor
A) handles most fast excitatory
Q10: The NMDA receptor
A) selectively opens channels for
Q11: Which of the following is considered to
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