NEUROSCIENCE - Neurotransmitters Flashcards
Most prevalent neurotransmitter system
in brain? (2x)
Glutamine system
Endocannabinoids differ from classical
transmitters in this characteristic? (2x)
Backward transmission from
postsynaptic neuron to presynaptic
neuron
Neurotransmitter precursor responsible for affecting circadian rhythms?
Serotonin
Fear response is initiated by Central nuclei of amygdala through projections to
hypothalamus and release of what
substance?
CRH
How does decreased leptin release during
dieting affect weight loss?
Causes a weight loss plateau
What acutely inhibits release of
glucocorticoids in the adrenal gland?
GABA
Release of Neuropeptide Y in response to
stress decreases physiological stress by
modulating release of?
GABA
Hormone that comes from serotonin?
Melatonin
Neuronal survival, migration, process
outgrowth, and plasticity of learning and memory influence by?
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Neuropeptide that promotes
synaptogenesis and reduces apoptosis in
toddlers?
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
How does orexin signaling regulate sleepwake cycles?
Coordination of sleep-wake states
Substance that inhibits transmission of pain
signals at level of spinal synapses?
Serotonin
Anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol are examples of what neurotransmitter class involved in cognitive process?
Endocannabinergic
