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Chemical transmission Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 4 neurotransmitters involved in mechanisms of addiction.

A

Dopamine, Noradrenaline, Serotonin, Acetylcholine

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What is meant by agonist and antagonists?

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Neurotransmitters can either activate (Agonists) or block (antagonists) the receptors intended to recognise the brains own neurotransmitters.

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Name the 3 ascending Dopamine pathways.

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Nigrostriatal

Mesolimbic

Mesocortical

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