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Neurotransmission and Drugs Flashcards

1
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Any molecule to binds to a receptor

A

Ligand

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2
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The reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by a neurotransmitter transporter in the presynaptic neuron

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Reuptake

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3
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Determine the effect of a ligand

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Postsynaptic receptors and channels

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4
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Most common neurotransmitter found throughout the brain

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Glutamate

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5
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Is Glutamate inhibitory or excitatory?

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Exitatory

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6
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Ionotropic receptor that allows for flow of multiple ions, causing depolarization

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AMPA

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7
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Ionotropic receptor that contains magnesium. Requires relatively intense depolarization to open channels

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NMDA

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8
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Second most common neurotransmitter in the brain, Most inhibitory neurotransmitter

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GABA

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9
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Excitatory and Inhibitory neurotransmitter that activates muscles. Found in the brain and the PNS

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Acetylcholine (ACh)

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10
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Synapses between motor neurons and muscle fiber

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Neuromuscular junctions

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11
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Toxic chemical weapon that inhibits ACh, lethal

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Sarin

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12
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Family of neurotransmitter that includes Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine

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Catecholamines

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13
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Neurotransmitter that mobilizes brain and body for action

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Norepinephrine

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14
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Autonomic nervous system responsible for activating fight or flight

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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15
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brain stem nuclei that produces norepinephrine

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Locus Coeruleus

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16
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Neurotransmitter responsible for movement, reward-seeking, and motivation

17
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Neurotransmitter that affects happiness, sleep, and appetite

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Serotonin (5-HT)

18
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Brain stem nuclei that produces Serotonin

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Raphe Nuclei

19
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Family of neurotransmitter that includes Endorphins and Enkephalin

20
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neurotransmitter that can reverse neurotransmission by returning to the presynaptic side

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Nitric Acid

21
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Molecule that enhances function of synapse (enhance either EPSPs or IPSPs, depending on the synapse)

22
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Molecule that reduces function of synapse (reduce either EPSPs or IPSPs, depending on the synapse)

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Antagonist

23
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Agonist that stimulates the release of and/ or prolongs a neurotransmitter

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Presynaptic Agonist

24
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Agonist that activates receptors by mimicking a neurotransmitter

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Postsynaptic Agonist

25
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Antagonist that prevents the release of a neurotransmitter

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Presynaptic Antagonist

26
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Antagonist that blocks receptors

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Postsynaptic Antagonist

27
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Molecule that induces the opposite of a synapse’s function

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Inverse Agonist

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