Both RGCs and LGN neurons are glutamatergic. If their target cells receive isolated action potentials prior to birth:
A) only NMDA receptors will be activated.
B) NMDA receptors will be unblocked but not activated.
C) both AMPA and NMDA receptors will be activated.
D) synapses between presynaptic axons and postsynaptic target cells will be strengthened.
E) a and d

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Isolated action potentials can activate AMPAreceptors, slightly depolarize the target neuron, and unblock NMDAreceptors, but this is not sufficient to activate the NMDAreceptors and strengthen synaptic connections.

Both RGCs and LGN Neurons Are Glutamatergic