excitatory

Speech parts

1. excitatory - Adjective

2. excitatory - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Tending to excite; containing excitement; excitative.

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Alcohol inhibits glutamate (a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system) neurotransmission by reducing the effectiveness at the NMDA receptor, which is related to memory loss associated with intoxication. Source: Internet

Because of this consistency, it is common for neuroscientists to simplify the terminology by referring to cells that release glutamate as "excitatory neurons", and cells that release GABA as "inhibitory neurons". Source: Internet

A neurotransmitter influences trans-membrane ion flow either to increase (excitatory) or to decrease (inhibitory) the probability that the cell with which it comes in contact will produce an action potential. Source: Internet

Domoic acid is an excitatory amino acid analogue of glutamate; a neurotransmitter in the brain that activates glutamate receptors. Source: Internet

Another mechanism of epilepsy may be the up-regulation of excitatory circuits or down-regulation of inhibitory circuits following an injury to the brain. Source: Internet

Binding of neurotransmitters may influence the postsynaptic neuron in either an inhibitory or excitatory way. Source: Internet

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