Neuromodulation Flashcards
1
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Widely used neuromodulator transmitters
A
ACh, dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, histamine, orexin
2
Q
Metabotropic
A
Membrane receptor that acts through second messengers
3
Q
What type of transmission is DA transmission
A
Volume transmission - diffuse release
4
Q
Dopamine pathways
A
Control blood flow through the brain, motor control system and behavioural system
5
Q
Where do DA cells project from?
A
Substantia nigra and VTA