Modulatory systems Flashcards
1
Q
dopamine synthesis
A
synthesized in substantia nigra
2
Q
dopamine projections and purposes
A
striatum - motor control and reward
cortex - cognition, emotion, reward
3
Q
Parkinson’s disease
A
death of substantia nigra neurons
4
Q
norepinephrine synthesis
A
locus coeruleus
5
Q
norepinephrine purpose
A
stress, arousal, attention, memory
6
Q
serotonin synthesis
A
raphe nuclei
7
Q
serotonin purpose
A
mood, memory, pain suppression
8
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