L6 - Chemicals In The Brain Flashcards
1
Q
How does congenital myasthenic syndrome affect the presynaptic terminal
A
Impaired vesical recycling
2
Q
How does LEMS affect presynaptic terminal
A
Attacks the presynaptic calcium channels
3
Q
What about cognitive disorders how did they affect the presynaptic terminal
A
Impair trans synaptic signalling
4
Q
How does Botox work
A
It prevents neurotransmitter release at the neuromuscular junction so they are permanently relaxed
5
Q
How does tetanus work
A
It inhibits the release of glysine and gaba at inhibitory neurons meaning they are permanently contracted due to lack of disinhibition
6
Q
AWhat are the three categories of neurotransmitter
A
Amino acid’s, monoamines, Ach
