Lec 7 Review Flashcards
1
Q
COCA:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Erythroxylum coca
- leaves
- cocaine
2
Q
T or F: Cocaine blocks the reuptake of monoamine neurotransmitters (dopamine/serotonin/norepinephrine)
A
T
3
Q
Cocaine interferes with the reuptake of dopamine in the __________ pathway
A
mesolimbic dopamine
4
Q
Ephedra:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Ephedra sinica
- Dried stems, root
- ephedrine/pseudoephedrine
5
Q
Ephedrine is a __________
A
CNS stimulant
6
Q
Adenosine is a _________________ substance, decreases the activity of _________ neurons
A
sleep-promoting
cholinergic
7
Q
Coffee:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Coffea arabica
- Seeds
- Caffeine
8
Q
Tea:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- bioactive compound
A
- Camellia sinensis
- Leaves
- EGCG
9
Q
COCOA:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Theobroma cacao
- Seeds
- theobromine
10
Q
Yerba maté
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Ilex paraguariensis
- leaves + stem
- theobromine
11
Q
Guarana:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Paullinia Cupana
- Seeds
- Caffeine
12
Q
What are the 3 characteristics of herbal sedatives:
A
1) Gaba receptor agonist
2) Glutamate receptor antagonist
3) Blocking of voltage-gated ion channels
13
Q
Valerian:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- valeriana officinalis
- root & rhizomes
- valerenic acid
14
Q
Chamomile:
- Scientific name
- Part used
- Bioactive compound
A
- Matricaria recutita
- Dried flowers
- Apigenin
15
Q
Mechanism of action of Chamomile:
A
- Bind to benzodiazepine receptors on GABAa
- Monoamine transport activator
