Q. Function of Glutamate?
Glutamate
It is the principal excitatory transmitter in the brain and is found throughout the central nervous system.
Receptors
Glutamate receptors include NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) and AMPA (amino3hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole proprionic acid) subtypes which are concentrated in cortex and striatum, and the kainate subtype.