Basics - Neurophysio Flashcards
The black widow spider is an agonist for what neurotransmitter?
Via which toxin?
Acetylcholine
a-Latrotoxin
*Massive Ach release
Vesicle transport protein:
Mediates DOCKING of synaptic vesicles within the presynaptic membrane.
Targeted by?
SNARE
Botulism
Tetanus
Vesicle transport protein:
Mediates FUSION of synaptic vesicles within the presynaptic membrane.
Targeted by?
SNAP-25
Clinically-induced botulism
PP of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Blocks PREsynaptic CALCIUM channels
Organophosphates, Nerve gas are IRREVERSIBLE _______
Anticholinesterases
____ is transported to catecholamine-secreting neurons in which it is
converted into DA, NE, and epinephrine
Tyrosine
Which dopamine receptors are
a) Excitatory
b) Inhibitory
Excitatory: D1, D5
Inhibitory: D2, D3, D4
Which illicit substances
a) increase release
b) decrease reuptake
of NE?
a) Inc NE release: Amphetamine
b) Dec NE reuptake: Cocaine
Where does epinephrine synthesis occur?
Adrenal Medulla
Greatest concentration of 5-HT is in?
Enterochromaffin cells, GI tract
Sumatriptan works on which 5-HT receptor?
5-HT 1B/D
Which NT is responsible for EPSP?
Glutamate, AMPA
Which NT is responsible for IPSP?
GABA
Which channels do the following activate?
NMDA receptor:
AMPA receptor:
NMDA -> CALCIUM Ch
AMPA -> SODIUM Ch
3 glutamate receptors
AMPA
NMDA
Kainate (Highest)