Lipids and soluble gases Flashcards
1
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Substances derived from lipids
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act as NT
2
Q
What are Endocannabinoid (CB) receptors?
A
- these types of receptor sites are where marijuana has its effects
- THC used to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy in children without the psychoactive effects
3
Q
CB receptors concentrated in
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frontal cortex, anterior cingulate, basal ganglia, cerebellum, hypothalamus, hippocampus
4
Q
Why is there a low toxicity of THC?
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Very low levels of CB receptors in brain stem
5
Q
CB receptor found on terminal buttons of
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- Glutamte
- GABA
- ACh
- Norepinephrine
- Serotonin
- Dopamine
6
Q
Soluble gases
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- Nitric oxide is produced and released by some neurons, diffuses into other neurons and activates production of second messenger
