drugs and neurotalransmitters Flashcards
Why do effects of psychoactive drugs occur
Because of their impact on neurotransmitter functioning
What is an Agonist
It may increase production, mimic or block reuptake of the neurotransmitter
What is an Agonist
It may increase production, mimic or block reuptake of the neurotransmitter
What is an antagonist
May decrease production, block reception or facilitate deactivation of the neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Motor control over muscles, learning, memory, sleeping and dreaming
An Agonist of acetylcholine
Nicotine, stimulates muscle movement
An antagonist of acetylcholine
Botox and Courier, paralysis
Stimulant drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines are Agonist both epinephrine and norepinephrine and epinephrine for what neurotransmitter
Monoamine
Arousal, vigilance, and attention are also involved in what neurotransmitter
Norepinephrine
Reward and motivation / motor control over voluntary movement
Dopamine
The neurotransmitter that controls mood also involved in Emotion, impulse control, and dreaming
Serotonin
The primary inhibitory transmitter
The Gabba
The primary excitatory transmitter also enhancer of actionPotentials
Glutamate
Neurotransmitter that aids in learning and memory
Glutamate
The neurotransmitter that aids in pain reduction
Endorphins
