Under conditions of high excitatory input, a dopaminergic neuron can switch from _______ to _______, causing an increase in extracellular neurotransmitter levels.
A) single-spiking mode; burst mode
B) inhibitory; excitatory
C) dopaminergic; adrenergic
D) phasic; tonic

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Under conditions of high excitatory input, a dopaminergic neuron can switch from single-spiking mode to burst mode, causing an increase in extracellular neurotransmitter levels. This burst of action potentials triggers the release of more dopamine into the synaptic cleft, leading to increased neurotransmitter levels.

Under Conditions of High Excitatory Input, a Dopaminergic Neuron Can