excitatory Synonyms
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excitatory Meaning
excitatory (s)
(of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
excitatory (a.)
Tending to excite; containing excitement; excitative.
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(of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulateTending to excite; containing excitement; excitative.
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The excitatory neurotransmitters glutamate and aspartate are crucial for neuronal communication in the central nervous system.
In excitatory synapses, the release of neurotransmitters causes the depolarization of the postsynaptic neuron.
The NMDA receptor is a type of excitatory amino acid receptor that is involved in synaptic plasticity and learning.
Some drugs, such as caffeine and amphetamines, can act as excitatory agents by increasing the release of neurotransmitters or blocking their reuptake.
