Chemistry of Behaviour

Question 1

Types of Ligands (2)

Answer 1

Endogenous, exogenous

Question 2

Definition of endogenous ligand

Answer 2

A ligand produced by the body

Question 3

Definition of exogenous ligand

Answer 3

A ligand produced outside of the body (dRuGs)

Question 4

Amine Ligands (4)

Answer 4

Dopamine, Norepipephrine/Noradrenaline, Seratonin, Acetylcholine

Question 5

Neuropeptides (2)

Answer 5

Endorphines, Orexin

Question 6

Amino acids

Answer 6

Glutamate, GABA

Question 7

4 main pathways (?)

Answer 7

Cholinergic, Dopaminergic, Noradrenergic, Serotonergic

Question 8

Types of Neurotransmitters (3+1)

Answer 8

Amines, Amino Acids, Neuropeptides + gases, which do not pass through synapses

Question 9

drigs that act at the postsynaptic membrane

Answer 9

They all are agonists: Alcohol(GABA), Alcohol (Dopamine), Nicotine (ACh), Marijuana (THC)

Question 10

drigs that act at the presynaptic membrane

Answer 10

Nicotine (stimulates dopamine release); Cocaine (blocks dopamine reuptake)