Neurotransmitters Flashcards
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Reabsorbed by next neuron
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Transmitters
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Chemicals rested at the subpar of one neuron
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Trandmitters
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One neuron to another
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Trans
3
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Influencing only one neuron at a time
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Trans
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Chemicals released at the synapse of many neurons
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Modulators
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Not Reabsorbed
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Modulators
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Diffuses out into the csf influencing many neurons In a system
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Modulators
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Like taking a bath in the Neurotransmitters
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Modulators
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Acetylcholine
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Engages in arousal Focuses attention Maintains attention Supports cognitive awareness Wake up and get going
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Low and high levels of acetylcholine
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Low- under stimulated, groggy… Dementia and comatose
High- overstimulated
10
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Serotonin
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Balances emotional surges
Modulates affect - emotional state
Influences concentration
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Low level serotonin
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Depression
Anxiety
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Dopamine
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Sustains motor function, movement Sustains motivational focus Reward the effort Reinforce the effort Maintain the effort
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Low and high dopamine
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Low- Parkinson’s
High- schizophrenia
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Norepinephrine
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Selective attention (to what's relevant, new, or important) Engages when brain is given novel, new, interesting stimuli Ritalin and concerta regulate this
