kk5 the chronic changes to the functioning of the nervous system due to interference to neurotransmitter function Flashcards

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what is Parkinson disease?

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Parkinson disease is a progressively degenerative neurological disorder that affects the control of body movements

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where does Parkinson disease occour?

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it occurs when certain nerve cells such as neurones in a part of the brain called the substantial nigra

become impaired and die. this causes the deficiency in the availability of dopamine

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what is dopamine?

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dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter messenger that is necessary for the smooth, coordinated function of the body’s muscles and movements

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is ACH excitatory or inhibitory?

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excitatory

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is DA excitatory or inhibitory?

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excitatory

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is GAMA excitatory or inhibitory?

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inhibitory

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is GLU excitatory or inhibitory?

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excitatory

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is norepinephrine excitatory or inhibitory?

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excitatory

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is 5-ht excitatory or inhibitory?

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inhibitory

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what is the major function of acetylcholine?

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Acetylcholine acts at various sites within the central

nervous system where it can function as a

neurotransmitter and as a neuromodulator.

It plays a role in motivation,

arousal, attention, learning,

and memory
ACH is also involved

in promoting REM sleep.

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what is the main function of dopamine?

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the major function of dopamine
allows voluntary movement,
and it helps us with learning and memory

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what is the main function GABA?

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GABA functions as the main inhibitory neurotransmitter

in the brain slowing down neural activity.

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what is the main fucntion of glutamate?

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glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. it speeds up neural activity.

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what is the main fucntion of noradrenaline?

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its main function is stress related to the activation of

the sympathetic nervous system referring to the flight

fight freeze response

it activates awakening, →alertness,→ arousal, →attention→ concentration, →emotion,→ mood elevation →,learning and short term memory

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what is the main functio of serotonin

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the main function is that activates the sleep-wake cycle,

it regulates your mood

and even activates hunger and appetite

it also activates pain sensitivity ,suppression and temperature regulation

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