L1 - Introduction To module 202

Question 1

What is a drug

Answer 1

A chemical substance of known structure other than a nutrient/dietary ingredient which produces a biological effect when I administered

Question 2

What are the three types of synapses

Answer 2

1. Axodendritic
2. axosomatic
3. axoaxonic

Question 3

What are the two types of response that can be initiated by a neurotransmitter

Answer 3

Direct excitatory or inhibitory

Neuromodulation

Question 4

Explain neuromodulation

Answer 4

Alter the presynaptic cells ability to release more neurotransmitter or the post synaptic cells ability to respond

Question 5

Criteria that define a neurotransmitter

Answer 5

1. Synthesised in neurone
2. A way for it to be removed from the cleft
3. Needs to initiate response in post synaptic cell
4. When administered it causes the same effect