Inhibition In The Brain... More Than A Simple Game
Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 16:07
in Biology & Nature
Inhibition in the brain seems simple but there is an underlying complexity that makes it one of the most challenging aspects of brain function to understand. Its kind of like soccer, it seems to be a simple game, but it is difficult to play simple. The main inhibitory neurotransmitter at synapses in the cerebral cortex is gamma-Aminobutyric acid or GABA. This small molecule plays a crucial role in how the brain functions and the tiny inhibitory synapses are the targets of alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines such as Valium. read more