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Dopamine Flashcards

1
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Definition:

A

Catecholamine neurotransmitter

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Pleasure, Motivation, Decision making, Motor control, Hormonal release:

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Effects

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Brain structure linked to pleasure:

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Nucleus accumbens

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Precursors:

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L-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine and L-Dopa

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Effects in the blood vessels:

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inhibits norepinephrine release and acts as a vasodilator (at dopaminergic concentrations)

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6
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Dopaminergic receptors action:

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Vasodilation

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Effect in the pancreas:

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Reduces insulin production

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Effects in the digestive system:

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Reduces gastrointestinal motility and protects intestinal mucosa

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Effects in the immune system:

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Reduces the activity of lymphocytes

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Decreased dopamine activity disorders:

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Parkinson’s disease, Restless legs syndrome and ADHD

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Increased dopamine activity disorders:

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Schizophrenia

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Activities that increases dopamine:

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Exercise, Sex,

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Drugs that increase dopamine:

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Amphetamine, Methylphenidate

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14
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Cofactors:

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B6

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“DOPAMINE”:

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Drive, psychOsis, Parkinsonism, Attention, Motor, Inhibition of prolactin, Narcotics and Extrapyramidal

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Type of Neurotransmitter:

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Monoamine

17
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Excitatory X Inhibitory neurotransmitter:

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Inhibitory

18
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“Sugar _________ dopamine receptors”:

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Decrease

19
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Creates dopamine resistance:

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Sugar

20
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Motivation:

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Increased

21
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Causes of Deficiency:

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Sugar, Low Stomach acid, Nutricional deficiencies, Sleep deprivation, Stress, Adrenal fatigue, Caffeine Abuse, Alcohol and Drugs,

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Non-Pharmacological Treatments of Deficiency:

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Deep Sleep, Low Sugar diet, Exercise, Meditation, Cold Shower, Sun light and Comedy sessions

23
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Pharmacological Treatments of Deficiency:

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L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, B5, B6, Vit. D, CoQ10, Rhodiola, Mucuna p., Sulbutiamine

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