CNS Pharmacology - General Principles Flashcards

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Function of CNS

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Behavioral and intellectual abilities

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CNS Drugs

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Modify the activity of neurons (treat specific disorders or alter general level of arousal)

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What is the CNS?

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Brain and spinal cord

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CNS drugs affecting sensation and body functions will act at what structure?

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Diencephalon (Thalamus & hypothalamus)

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Drugs for the cerebellum

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CNS drugs typically do not target the cerebellum. There are toxic side effects

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