Neurotransmitters Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by ionotropic?
A
direct messenger
2
Q
What is meant by metabotropic
A
uses a secondary messenger system
3
Q
what are the excitatory fast neurotransmitters?
A
ACh, glutamate, epinephrine
4
Q
what are the inhibitory fast neurotransmitters?
A
GABA, glycine
5
Q
all neuropeptides are _________
A
metabotropic
6
Q
what are the three neuropeptides?
A
enkephalin, calcium binding protein, substance p
7
Q
the ___________determines the action of the neurotransmitter
A
post-synaptic receptor
8
Q
fast neurotransmitters can be classified as:
A
ionotropic and metabotropic
