brain proplem part 1 Flashcards
Acetylcholine
neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning, attention, arousal and involuntary muscle movement
Low level of acetylcholine :
include Alzheimer’s disease and myasthenia gravis
high level of acetylcholine
cramps, increased salivation, lacrimation, muscular weakness, paralysis, muscular fasciculation, diarrhea, and blurry vision
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treatment of high acetylcholine
Antihistamines
___________is a toxic condition that occurs when you have excess acetylcholine
Cholinergic
symptoms of low level of acetylcholine
red and inflamed skin.
dry mouth and inability to sweat.
vision problems.
agitation.
delirium.
fever.
difficulty urinating
the effects of acetylcholine
regulating cardiac contractions and blood pressure, intestinal peristalsis, glandular secretion
__________result in higher concentrations of acetylcholine
Cholinesterase inhibitors
myasthenia gravis
a rare long-term condition that causes muscle weakness. It most commonly affects the muscles that control the eyes and eyelids, facial expressions, chewing, swallowing and speaking. But it can affect most parts of the body
treatment of low level of acetylcholine
choline supplements