4.2 - Autocoids - Serotonin Flashcards
1
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Biosynthesis
A
- Precursor
- Locations
- Steps
- Receptors
- Drugs
2
Q
Precursor
A
L-Tryptophan
3
Q
Locations
A
• Enterochromaffin cells – GIT – > 90% of 5-HT • Platelets • CNS
4
Q
Steps
A
L-tryptophan ➡️1️⃣ 5-hydroxytryptophan ➡️2️⃣ 5-hydroxytryptamine
5
Q
1️⃣
A
Hydroxylation
6
Q
2️⃣
A
Decarboxylation
7
Q
Effects
A
- Central
* Peripheral
8
Q
Central
A
- Mood regulation
- BP regulation
- Thermoregulation
- Emesis
9
Q
Peripheral
A
- GIT
- Blood vessels
- Platelets
- Brochi
- Uterine SM
10
Q
GIT
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Peristalsis
11
Q
Blodo vessels
A
Vasoconstriction
12
Q
Platelets
A
Platelet aggregation
13
Q
Bronchi
A
Bronchospasm
14
Q
Uterine SM
A
Contraction — Oxytosis
15
Q
Receptors
A
- 5-HT1a
- 5-HT1B/1D
- 5-HT2a/2B
- 5-HT3
- 5-HT4
16
Q
5-HT1a
— pre-synaptic (CNS)
A
INHIBITION of 5-HT release
17
Q
5-HT1B/1D
— Peripheral Blood vessels
A
Vasoconstriction
18
Q
5-HT2a/2B
— Smooth Muscles
A
Contraction
- Vasoconstriction
- Oxytocic effect