neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
low ach
A
alzheimer’s
2
Q
high ach
A
muscle spasms
3
Q
what does ach stand for
A
acetylcholine
4
Q
what are the functions of ach (3)
A
memory
learning
muscle contraction
5
Q
ach agonists (2)
A
caffeine
nicotine
6
Q
ach antagonists (2)
A
botox
curare
7
Q
what does de stand for
A
dopamine
8
Q
low de
A
parkinson’s
9
Q
high de (3)
A
addiction
mania
schizophrenia
10
Q
what are the functions of de (6)
A
hunger
feel-good actions
arousal/attention
voluntary movement
impulse control
goal-directed behavior
11
Q
de agonists (4)
A
l-dopa
lsd
meth
cocaine
12
Q
de antagonists (2)
A
clozapine
thorazine
13
Q
what does epi stand for
A
epinephrine
14
Q
low epi
A
depletion/exhaustion
15
Q
what is the function of epi (2)
A
arousal (adrenaline rush)
short-term stress response
