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Chapter 15: Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior Flashcards

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() communication in sensory and motor systems need mechanisms that restrict synaptic transmission to synaptic cleft

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point to point

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describe the result of p2p connections in the nervous system

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  • release minute amt of NTs
  • actions are brief and rapid responses
  • tightly constrained
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3 components of the NS that operate in expanded space and time

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  1. secretory hypothalamus
  2. autonomic nervous system
  3. diffuse modulatory systems
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main function of the hypothalamus

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homeostasis

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3 functional zones of the hypothalamus

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  1. lateral
  2. medial
  3. periventricular
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lateral and medial zones of hypothalamus have extensive connections with ()

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brain stem and telencephalon

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a group of cells in the periventricular zone constitutes the (), which lies above the optic chiasm and are involved in synchronization of circadian rhythms

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suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

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how does the SCN regulate circadian rhythm

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it receives direct retinal innervation and uses info from light dark cycle

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other cells in the periventricular zone control the ANS and regulate outflow of ()

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sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the visceral organs

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the cells in a third group in the periventricular zone called () extend axons towards the stalk of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones

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neurosecretory neurons

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the posterior pituitary is technically part of the brain because it contains axons of () -> neurons that release chemicals into capillaries of posterior lobe

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magnocellular neurosecretory cells

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substances released into the blood by neurons

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neurohormones

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examples of neurohormones

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oxytocin, vasopressin (ADH)

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  • “love hormone”
  • promote social bonding
  • stimulates lactation and uterine contraction
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oxytocin

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neurohormone that regulates blood volume and salt concentration

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vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone)

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pipeline of angiotensin II production

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low BP/BV -> kidneys release renin -> renin is converted to angiotensin I -> angio I breaks down to angio II

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angiotensin II is also detected by the (), a part of the telencephalon that lacks BBB

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subfornical organ

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cells from the subfornical organs also activate hypothalamus in response to angio II -> induces (1) and (2)

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  1. thirst, drinking behavior
  2. ADH release
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“master gland”: anterior pituitary
“true master gland”: ()

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hypothalamus

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the anterior pituitary is under the control of () in the periventricular zone

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parvocellular neurosecretory cells

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parvocellular neurosecretory cells control the anterior pituitary by releasing (1) into (2) which then bind to specific receptors on anterior pituitary cells

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  1. hypophysiotropic hormones
  2. hypo-thalamo-pituitary portal circulation
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2 parts of the adrenal glands

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  1. adrenal cortex
  2. adrenal medulla
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the adrenal cortex produces () -> acts throughout the body to mobilize energy reserves and suppress immune system; stress hormone

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cortisol

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in response to detecting cortisol, parvocellular NCs release a peptide called (1), which travels to the anterior pituitary to stimulate the release of (2)

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  1. corticotropin-releasing hormone
  2. corticotropin (ACTH)
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how do blood cortisol levels self-regulate

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cortisol reacts with specific receptors on the brain that lead to inhibition of CRH release

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one feature of (Addison’s/Cushing’s) disease is adrenal insufficiency

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Addison’s

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Cushing’s disease is caused by () that results in elevated levels of ACTH and cortisol

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pituitary gland dysfunction

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explain an example of iatrogenic Cushing’s disease

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excessive use of prednisone (cortisol medication)

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preganglionic NT of sympathetic NS + parasympathetic NS

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ACh

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postganglionic NT of sympathetic NS

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NE

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postganglionic NT of parasympathetic NS

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ACh

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ACh/NE from postganglionic parasympathetic stimulation are detected by () ACh/adrenergic receptors

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muscarinic

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frenetically mobilizes the body for a for a short-term emergency at the expense of processes that keep it healthy over the long term (4 Fs)

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sympathetic NS

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works calmly for the long-term good (non-F processes)

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parasympathetic NS

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the “little” brain and its 2 networks

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enteric NS; myenteric ad submucosal plexuses

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the enteric NS is connected to the brain via the ()

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vagus nerve, ANS

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  • integrates sensory info from internal organs and coordinates output to autonomic brain stem nuclei
  • located in medulla and connected with the hypothalamus
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nucleus of the solitary tract

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ACh receptors that evoke a fast EPSP; found in NMJ and

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metabotropic ACh receptors that lead to very slow EPSPs and IPSPs

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muscarinic

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examples of neuroactive peptides that are modulatory and serve to make postsynaptic neurons more sensitive to fast nicotinic effects

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neuropeptide Y (NPY), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)

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postganglionic parasympathetic ACh has a very (widespread/localized) effect

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postganglionic sympathetic NE has a very (widespread/localized) effect

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widespread

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Preganglionic axons of the sympathetic division emerge only from the () of the spinal cord

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middle third (thoracic and lumbar segments)

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behaviors related to active sympathetic system

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4 Fs: fight, flight, fright, fuck (sex)

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processes controlled by parasympathetic NS

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Non-F: digestion, growth, immune
responses, energy storage, etc.

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activity of the () NS is required for the sexual reponse, esp in male

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sympathetic

46
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2 complicated networks of the Enteric NS

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  1. myenteric, Auerbach’s: outside muscles
  2. submucosal, Meissner’s: inside muscles
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central control of the ANS:

() in the HT sends axons to the brain stem and spinal cord nuclei that contain sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons

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periventricular zone

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central control of the ANS:

() in the medulla is connected with the HT and autonomic brain stem nuclei; integrates sensory info from internal organs and coordinates output to autonomic brain stem nuclei

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nucleus of the solitary tract

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the 4 diffuse modulatory systems of the brain

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  1. ACh basal forebrain and brain stem complexes
  2. NE locus coeruleus
  3. 5-HT raphe nuclei
  4. DA substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area (VTA)
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common principles of the diffuse modulatory systems of the brain

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  1. small set of neurons at the core
  2. neurons arise from brain stem
  3. one neuron influences many others
  4. synapses release NTs into extracellular fluid
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Because of its widespread connections, the () can influence virtually all parts of the brain

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locus coeruleus

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the NE-ergic LC is activated in response to (1); least active during (2)

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  1. new, unexpected, nonpainful sensory stimuli
  2. non-vigilant state
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The locus coeruleus may participate in a () of the brain during interesting events in the outside world

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general arousal, increase brain responsiveness

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The general function of norepinephrine is to ()

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mobilize the brain and body for action.

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2 kinds of raphe nuclei projections

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  1. caudal (medulla) - innervates SC, modulates pain signals
  2. rostral (pons and midbrain): innervates most of the brain
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the 5-HT-ergic raphe nuclei and the NE-ergic system together comprise the ()

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ascending reticular activating system

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the ascending reticular activating system is particularly involved in ()

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sleep-wake cycles, mood

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serotonin release is most active during (1), least active during (2)

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  1. wakefulness (aroused and active)
  2. sleep
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DA-ergic system

  • axons project to striatum
  • facilitates initiation of voluntary movements
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substantia nigra

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DA-ergic system

innervates circumscribed region of the telencephalon

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ventral tegmental area

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the DA-ergic system in the VTA is also known as (1); it is particularly involved in (2)

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  1. mesocorticolimbic dopamine system
  2. reward and value processing
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the VTA is implicated in psychiatric disorders such as ()

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schizophrenia, ADHD, addiction

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2 components of the cholinergic diffuse modulatory system

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  1. basal forebrain complex
  2. pontomesencephalotegmental complex
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ACh system responsible for most of the neocortical cholinergic innervation

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basal forebrain complex

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the basal forebrain complex includes (1) and (2)

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  1. medial septal nuclei -> HC
  2. basal nucleus of Meynert -> neocortex
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ACh system

the () complex acts mostly on the dorsal thalamus, but also projects to the telencephalon -> functions to regulate excitability of thalamic sensory relay nuclei

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pontomesencephalotegmental complex

66
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() drugs act on CNS and interfere with chemical synaptic transmission

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psychoactive (“mind-altering” compounds)

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most psychoactive drugs act on () systems

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diffuse modulatory

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e.g. of depressants

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alcohol, barbiturates

slow down brain function

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e.g. of stimulants

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cocaine, methamphetamine

speed up brain function

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e.g. of halucinogens

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LSD, ketamine

alters perception of reality

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e.g. of opiates

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morphine, heroin

induce euphoria

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LSD is a strong agonist of () receptors to inhibit the action of these nuclei

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raphe nuclei serotonergic

73
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cocaine and amphetamine affect the () systems -> sympathomimetic (mimic endogenous versions of the NTs)

74
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common action of stimulants is to block ()

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catecholamine reuptake

75
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cocaine targets (1) reuptake
amphetamine blocks (2) reuptake and stimulates (3) release

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  1. DA
  2. NE and DA
  3. DA
76
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why are stimulants like cocaine and meth addicting

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they short-circuit the systems normally reinforcing adaptive behaviors

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