Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
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Neurotransmitters
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push the membrane potential difference in either direction
2
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Excitatory
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depolarize target neuron, make it more likely to send a signal
3
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Inhibitory
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hyper-polarize target neuron, make it less likely to send a signal
4
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Acetylcholine
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activates muscle contraction at neuromuscular junction, communicates signals between CSN and ANS
5
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GABA
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inhibitory
6
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Glutamate
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excitatory, most common
7
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Dopamine
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involved in reward pathway, mediates certain motor functions
8
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Norepinephrine
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acute stress response
9
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Endorphins
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suppress pain, produce euphoric response
10
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Serotonin
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regulates mood, appetite, sleep, and intestinal movement
11
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Agonist
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compound that activates a certain receptor causing a response
12
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Antagonist
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bind to a receptor but doesn’t cause a response
