brain proplem part 1 Flashcards

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Acetylcholine

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neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning, attention, arousal and involuntary muscle movement

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2
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Low level of acetylcholine :

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include Alzheimer’s disease and myasthenia gravis

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high level of acetylcholine

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cramps, increased salivation, lacrimation, muscular weakness, paralysis, muscular fasciculation, diarrhea, and blurry vision
تشنجات، وزيادة إفراز اللعاب، ودمع، وضعف عضلي، وشلل، وتحزم عضلي، وإسهال، وضبابية الرؤية

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4
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treatment of high acetylcholine

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Antihistamines

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5
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___________is a toxic condition that occurs when you have excess acetylcholine

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Cholinergic

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6
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symptoms of low level of acetylcholine

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red and inflamed skin.
dry mouth and inability to sweat.
vision problems.
agitation.
delirium.
fever.
difficulty urinating

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7
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the effects of acetylcholine

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regulating cardiac contractions and blood pressure, intestinal peristalsis, glandular secretion

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8
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__________result in higher concentrations of acetylcholine

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Cholinesterase inhibitors

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9
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myasthenia gravis

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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

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10
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treatment of low level of acetylcholine

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choline supplements

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