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GABAb receptors are unusual because unlike other matabotropic receptors, they a.require glycine as a co-agonist b. Require two different subunits to work properly c. Simultaneously enhance Na+ channel opening and inhibit cAMP d. Act as auto receptors

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Description: gabab receptors are unusual because unlike other matabotropic receptors they arequire glycine as a co agonist b require two different subunits to work properly c simultaneously enhance na channel open

          GABAb receptors are unusual because unlike other matabotropic receptors, they 
a.require glycine as a co-agonist
b. Require two different subunits to work properly 
c. Simultaneously enhance Na+ channel opening and inhibit cAMP
d. Act as auto receptors

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Pharmacology

George M. Brenner, Craig W. Stevens 4th Edition

Chapter 3

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02/16/2024

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The question asks why GABA_B receptors are unusual compared to other metabotropic receptors. Metabotropic receptors are a type of receptor that, upon binding with a ligand, initiates a cascade of secondary messengers inside the cell to produce a physiological Show more…

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GABAb receptors are unusual because unlike other matabotropic receptors, they a.require glycine as a co-agonist b. Require two different subunits to work properly c. Simultaneously enhance Na+ channel opening and inhibit cAMP d. Act as auto receptors