Q.37 The mechanism of vigabatrin's action is: a) Direct action on the GABA receptor- chloride channel complex b) Inhibition of GABA aminotransferase c) NMDA receptor blockade via the glycine binding site d) Inhibition of GABA neuronal reuptake from synapses

Q.37 The mechanism of vigabatrin's action is: a) Direct action on the GABA receptor- chloride channel complex b) Inhibition of GABA aminotransferase c) NMDA receptor blockade via the glycine binding site d) Inhibition of GABA neuronal reuptake from synapses

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Chapter12: The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue

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Q.37 The
mechanism of vigabatrin's
action is:
a) Direct action on the GABA receptor-
chloride channel complex
b) Inhibition of GABA aminotransferase
c)
NMDA receptor
blockade
via the
glycine binding site
d) Inhibition of GABA neuronal reuptake
from synapses

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