235) mGluRs are metabotropic receptors that are activated by the binding of the neurotransmitter glutamate. Based on this information, which of the following statements about mGluRs is correct? a. mGluRs open for Cl- ions to flow through in response to activation by glutamate. b. Activation of mGluRs does not result in graded potentials. C. mGluRs activate signaling pathways that act through a second messenger cascade. d. Signal transduction pathways close mGluRs to elicit depolarizations. e. mGluRs are embedded in the membrane of the presynaptic cell.

235) mGluRs are metabotropic receptors that are activated by the binding of the neurotransmitter glutamate. Based on this information, which of the following statements about mGluRs is correct? a. mGluRs open for Cl- ions to flow through in response to activation by glutamate. b. Activation of mGluRs does not result in graded potentials. C. mGluRs activate signaling pathways that act through a second messenger cascade. d. Signal transduction pathways close mGluRs to elicit depolarizations. e. mGluRs are embedded in the membrane of the presynaptic cell.

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