Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
what is the normal sympathetic neurotransmitter that acts on blood vessels/
A
noradrenaline
2
Q
what enzyme regulates presynaptic stores of catecholamines
A
monoamine oxidase
3
Q
into what class does B1 receptor fall
A
G protein linked
4
Q
what is the main role of a2 receptors in the peripheral sympathetic nervous system
A
terminating presynaptic NA release
5
Q
what is the initial substrate in the synthetic pathway of serotine
A
tryptophan
6
Q
when Ach binds at the NMJ postsynaptic receptor, what ion flux occurs to generate a potential at the end-plate
A
Na+
