Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
Depression
A
Decrease NE and 5HT
2
Q
Parkinson’s
A
Loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantial nigra
3
Q
Schizophrenia
A
Increase in DA
4
Q
Seizure
A
too much excitation, too little inhibition
5
Q
ADHD
A
Imbalance of NE and DA in prefrontal cortex
6
Q
Alzheimer’s
A
loss of cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain nuclei
