neurochemistry of memory Flashcards

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4 neurotransmitters of memory (remember cats)

A

5HT, catecholamines, glutamate, acetyl choline (5 cats glue ass)

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what are the two neurotransmitters that mimic glutamate?

Andrew Kilptrick

A

AMPA and Kainic acid

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3
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how would you describe the glutamate receptor?

A

tetramer

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4
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are glutamate receptors ionotropic/metabotrophic?

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name the two ionotrophic receptors?

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5
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which one is fast? (one that doesn’t take calcium)

A

non NMDA (AMPA) Ampa Acceleration

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6
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2 main receptors for glutamate?

A

AMPA and NMDA

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7
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which one lets calcium through?

A

NMDA

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8
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slower as a result

A

y

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9
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formula for the formation of glutamate and nh3

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glutamine + h20 -> glutamate + nh3

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10
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agonists of which system reduce or prevent near inflammation (sport)

A

p par gamma

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11
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what is the role of ApoE?

A

cholesterol metabolism

membrane stability and repair

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12
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what would you expect NMDA receptor antagonists to do in terms of learning and memory?

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reduce

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13
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4 neurotransmitters involved in memory?

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5HT, catecholamines, glutamate, acetyl choline

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