The NMDA receptor is unusual in that it is ________ dependent and ________ dependent.
A) ligand; ion
B) neurotransmitter; hormone
C) neurotransmitter; voltage
D) Na?; Mg2?
E) Ca2?; Cl?

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The NMDA receptor is neurotransmitter-dependent, as its activation requires binding of glutamate, but it is also voltage-dependent, as its activation requires depolarization of the membrane potential to remove the magnesium block. The other options do not accurately describe the nature of the NMDA receptor.

The NMDA Receptor Is Unusual in That It Is ________