CNS stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
CNS increase the activity of CNS neurons by what two ways
A
enhance excitation
disinhibit
2
Q
what are the uses of CNS stimulants
A
ADHD
narcolepsy
3
Q
what kind of compound is caffeine
A
methylxanthine
4
Q
what do postsynaptic adenosine receptors do?
A
induce IPSPs
5
Q
what do presynaptic adenosine receptors do?
A
inhibit glutamate release
6
Q
caffeine at high doses does what at a molecular level
A
inhibitis cAMP phophodiesterase–can help asthma
causes Ca to be released from ER
7
Q
how do sympathomimetic stimulants exert their effects?
A
enhance catecholamine neurotransmission
8
Q
where are nicotinic receptors found in the CNS?
A
many regions, including nucleus accumbens which is the reward center
