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Cell Signalling Flashcards

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What is Nicotinic Acetylcholine?

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It is an example of an ionotropic receptor.
Ligand: Acetylcholine (ACh)
Location Skeletal muscle
Physiological effect: muscle contraction
Pharmacology: General Anaesthesia (e.g. Atracurium)

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What is GABAₐ ?

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It is an example of an ionotropic receptor
Ligand : γ- amino butyric acid (GABA)
Location: Neuronal
Physiological effect: decreased neuronal excitability
Pharmacology: Anticonvulsants (e.g. Phenobarbital)

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