The NMDA receptor is described as a "coincidence detector" allowing it to detect concurrent activities in the pre- and postsynaptic cells. What are the 2 biochemical properties of the NMDA receptor that allow it to detect concurrent activities in the pre- and postsynaptic cells?

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