neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
rate limiting step in serotonin
A
availability of tryptophan
2
Q
rate limiting step in DA
A
tyrosine hydroxylase
3
Q
widest pathways
widest distribution
A
glutamate (probably more than GABA)
gaba
don’t know if there is a difference, this is MCQ choice -based
4
Q
where do COT and MAOI work?
A
COMT – works synaptic cleft and post-synaptic neuron cytoplasm
MAO – works in the mitochondrial membrane of the presynaptic neuron
