Catecholamines (other than dopamine) Flashcards
1
Q
Noraadrenaline and epinphrine are ionotropic or metabotropic receptors
A
Metabotropic
2
Q
What is NE involved in
A
Alert/aroused state, wake and sleep transitions
3
Q
Where do norepinephrince receptor act on
A
Adrenergic receptors
4
Q
What are the 2 types of NE receptors
A
1) Alpha
2) Beta
5
Q
Which of the NE receptors is linked to stress response
A
Beta
6
Q
How is NE related to depression
A
Decrease NE activity has been shown to lead to depressive symptoms
7
Q
What does Glutamate regulate
A
Dopamine pathways
8
Q
What is the cause of psychosis
A
Changes in dopamine and glutamate activity
9
Q
What are antipsychotic drugs also called
A
Neuroleptics
