Chapter 6

Question 1

Molecules evoke same response as neurotransmitter (agonist)

Answer 1

Qualifying condition

Question 2

Assess post synaptic actions

Answer 2

Microiontophoresis

Question 3

Measures effects on membrane potential

Answer 3

Microelectrode

Question 4

Glutamate receptors

Answer 4

AMPA, NMDA, kainate

Question 5

Muscarine concentration

Answer 5

Inocybe, clitocybe

Question 6

Muscarinic receptor antagonist

Answer 6

Atropine, scopolamine

Question 7

Identify natural receptors using radioactive ligands

Answer 7

Ligand-binding methods

Question 8

Example of ligand binding methods

Answer 8

Opiate receptors

Question 9

Drug used in opiate overdose treatment notably for heroin

Answer 9

Naloxone

Question 10

Transmitter-gated ion channel receptors (ionotropic)

Answer 10

Nicotine content acetylcholine receptors

GABA-A receptors

Question 11

G-protein-coupled receptors (metabotropic)

Answer 11

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

GABA-B receptors

Question 12

Localize synthesis of protein or peptide to a cell (detect mRNA)

Answer 12

In Situ hybridization

Question 13

Involved in movement, mood, attention, and visceral function

Answer 13

Catecholaminergic neurons

Question 14

Precursor for dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine

Answer 14

Tyrosine

Question 15

_________ primary neurotransmitter of the reward pathway

Answer 15

Dopamine

Question 16

Derived from tryptophan

Answer 16

Amine neurotransmitter excitatory

Question 17

Glutamic acid decarboxylase

Answer 17

Key enzyme in gaba synthesis

Question 18

Glycine antagonists

Answer 18

Strychnine, caffeine