Monoamines

Question 1

Neuromodulation

Answer 1

The physiological process by which a given neuron uses one or more chemicals to regulate diverse populations of neurons.

Question 2

Neuromodulators

Answer 2

Neurotransmitters that diffuse through neural tissue to affect slow-acting receptors of many neurons.

Question 3

Locus Coeruleus

Answer 3

It is a nucleus (site of brain synthesis of noradrenalin) in the pons of the brainstem involved with physiological responses to stress and panic.

Question 4

Raphe Nuclei

Answer 4

A collection of nuclei of neurons in the brainstem that produce serotonin.

Question 5

Basal Forebrain Complex

Answer 5

Located in the forebrain to the front of and below the striatum. They include the nucleus accumbens, nucleus basalis, diagonal band of Broca, substantia innominata, and the medial septal nucleus. Rich in cholinergic neurons

Question 6

Hallucinogens

Answer 6

Compounds/drugs which produce hallucinations (e.g. LSD, Psilocybe)

Question 7

Stimulants

Answer 7

A drug that produces a temporary increase in psychomotor activity and usually induce feelings of euphoria, alertness and self-confidence (e.g. cocaine, amphetamine)