Exam #1: Neurotransmitters Flashcards

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1
Q

What neurotransmitters are classified as small molecule transmitters?

A

ACh
Amino acids
Purines
Biogenic amines

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2
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What neurotransmitters classify as amino acids?

A

GABA
Glycine
Glutamate
Aspartate

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3
Q

What neurotransmitters classify as purines?

A

ATP

Adenosine

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4
Q

What neurotransmitters classify as biogenic amines?

A

Catecholamines (DA, NE, Epi)
5-HT
Histamine

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5
Q

What neurotransmitters are classified as neuroreactive peptides?

A
Opioid peptides 
Substance P
Vasopressin 
Oxytocin
VIP-related peptides
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6
Q

What are the three endogenous opioid peptide families?

A

Endorphins
Enkephalins
Dynorphins

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7
Q

What is the gasseous neurotransmitter?

A

NO

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8
Q

How are endocannabinoids produced?

A

Enzymatic degradation of membrane lipids

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9
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What are the endocannabinoid receptors?

A

CB1 & CB2

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10
Q

What does adenosine bind to?

A

A-type purinergic receptors

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11
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What is the general effect of adenosine?

A

CNS depression

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12
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What receptor does ATP bind to?

A

P-type purinergic receptors

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13
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What are the glutamate receptors?

A

mGluRs
NMDA
AMPA

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14
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What does glycine bind to?

A

Cl- channel

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15
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What does GABA bind to?

A

GABA-A & GABA-B receptors

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16
Q

What receptors does Histamine bind to?

A

H1, 2, 3, & 4

17
Q

What does serotonin bind to?

A

5-HT receptors

18
Q

Does NE have a greater affinity for alpha or beta adrenergic receptors?

A

alpha

19
Q

Does Epi have a greater affinity for alpha or beta adrenergic receptors?

A

beta

20
Q

What are the two types of receptors that ACh can bind to?

A

Nicotinic & muscarinic