The transmitter GABA excites immature cortical neurons because O immature GABA receptors pass more sodium than chloride. immature GABA-receptive neurons have a more negative firing threshold than mature neurons. O immature GABA-receptive neurons have a higher intracellular chloride concentration than mature neurons immature GABA-receptive neurons express many more chloride pumps taking chloride out the opening of GABA receptor channels tends to excite immature cortical networks because of the networks' wiring.

The transmitter GABA excites immature cortical neurons because O immature GABA receptors pass more sodium than chloride. immature GABA-receptive neurons have a more negative firing threshold than mature neurons. O immature GABA-receptive neurons have a higher intracellular chloride concentration than mature neurons immature GABA-receptive neurons express many more chloride pumps taking chloride out the opening of GABA receptor channels tends to excite immature cortical networks because of the networks' wiring.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter39: Information Flow And The Neuron

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