Nervous System Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Where are neurotransmitters synthesized
A
In presynaptic neuron
2
Q
Typical excitatory neurotransmitters ?
A
Acetylcholine, aspartame, glutamate
3
Q
Where are the electrical synapses found?
A
In heart and eye
4
Q
Amino acid neurotransmitters?
A
Glycine
Aspartate
Glutamate
Glutamine
5
Q
Biogenic neurotransmitters?
A
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Histamine
Seratonin
6
Q
Seratonin precursor
A
Tryptophan
7
Q
Dopamine precursor
A
Tyrosine
8
Q
Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain?
A
GABA
9
Q
GABA precursor?
A
Glutamate
10
Q
Primary excitatory neurotransmitter?
A
Glutamate
11
Q
Most abundant neurotransmitter in CNS
A
Glutamate
12
Q
Glycine precursor
A
Serine
13
Q
Cathecolamine precursor?
A
Tyrosine
14
Q
Inhibitory neurotransmitters?
A
Glycine
GABA
15
Q
Neuro muscular junction always uses —
A
Acetylcholine
