CNS neurotransmitters Flashcards
what is the function of acetylcholine (AcH)
excitatory neurotranmitter that triggers muscle contraction and stimulates the excretion of certain hormones
what is the clinical relevance of AcH
Alzheimers disease is associated with a lack of AcH
what is the function of dopamine
neurotransmitter involved in controlling movement and posture
what is the clinical relevance of dopamine
loss of dopamine is related to PD and overactivity of dopamine is related to schizophrenia
what is the function of GABA
an inhibitory neurotransmitter that contributes to motor control, vision, and regulates anxiety
what is the clinical relevance of GABA
loss of GABA is associated with epilepsy and can sometimes be used to calm trembling in huntingtons disease patients
what is the function of Glutamate
excitatory neurotranmitter involved in learning and memory
what is the clinical relevance of Glutamate
imbalance is associated with alzheimers disease
what is the function of norepinephrine
attentiveness, emotions, sleeping/dreaming and learning, sympathetic actions
what is the clinical relevance of norepinephrine
imbalance has a role in mood disorders
that is the function of serotonin
regulation body temperature, sleep, mood, appetite, and pain
what is the clinical relevance of serotonin
imbalance leads to depression, suicide, impulsive behavior, and aggressiveness
