Exam 2

Question 1

what does GABA stand for

Answer 1

gamma amino butyric acid

Question 2

What is the major communication cell in the nervous system? What is the space between them called?

Answer 2

neuron, synapse

Question 3

What are the main functions for
epinephrine (aka norepinephrine or adrenaline)

Answer 3

“fight-or-flight” response, triggering changes like increased heart rate and blood pressure when faced with a perceived threat

Question 4

What are the main functions for dopamine

Answer 4

motivation, reward, sleep, mood,
attention, learning

Question 5

What are the main functions for
Serotonin

Answer 5

anger, aggression, body
temperature, mood, sleep, appetite,
metabolism

Question 6

What are the main functions for GABA

Answer 6

calming neural activity and promoting relaxation

Question 7

What are the 3 major categories of standing treatments?

Answer 7

TCA, SSRI, MAOI

Question 8

What are the 2 most commonly used standing treatments used today?

Answer 8

SSRI, TCA

Question 9

What are examples of SSRI’s and TCA’s

Answer 9

prozac, trazodone

Question 10

what is SSRI and TCA’s overall effect, and what are they FDA-approved for?

Answer 10

To temporarily help reduce anxiety

Question 11

How quickly do SSRI’s and TCA’s take effect? (hours, days, weeks, months)

Answer 11

1 Month

Question 12

What is the example of a phenothiazine tranquilizer that we talked about?

Answer 12

chlorpromazine

Question 13

What was chlorpromazine most commonly used for in terms of behavior?

Answer 13

general sedation and for preanesthetic purposes

Question 14

What are the down-sides of using chlorpromazine

Answer 14

low blood pressure
low heart rate
tendency to react or startle to noises

Question 15

As of now, are there any FDA-approved medications for animals that contain THC or CBD?

Answer 15

no

Question 16

Is THC considered safe by the veterinary medical community for non-humans?

Answer 16

no

Question 17

Some CBD products marketed for pets to help calm them are in many pet stores. Are these considered pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals?

Answer 17

nutraceuticals

Question 18

If a pet owner insists on purchasing nutraceuticals, what might be some factors they should consider when choosing a product manufacturer?

Answer 18

Look for ingredients that have been verified by a 3rd party (verified)

Question 19

Name the most well known calming pheromone products for dog and cats that we discussed in class.

Answer 19

Clomipramine (clomicalm) Amitriptyline (they’re both SSRI’s

Question 20

What is the overall effect of benzodiazepines on the nervous system? Name at least 3. How quickly do they take effect? (hours, days, weeks, months).

Answer 20

Increase GABA: Diazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam,
chlorazepate, lorazepam. 20-90 minutes

Question 21

Some treats contain tryptophan and L-theanine and are advertised as calming treats. What neurotransmitter do they help to form in the body?

Answer 21

serotonin