Chemical Transmission In The Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are two types of post-synaptic membrane protein?
A
- ion channels = acetylcholine = FAST
- G protein = nor adrenaline = SLOW
2
Q
What is tyrosine?
A
Dopamine precursor
3
Q
What are the 6 criteria for Neurotransmitters?
A
- present in nerve terminals
- precursors and enzymes also present
- released by electrical signal
- exogenous application replicates nerve stimulation
- specific receptors
- must produce a measurable effect
