Neurotransmitters

Question 1

Name the chemical released from a neuron, which transmits a nerve impulse to; another neuron, muscles, organ, or other tissue?

Answer 1

NT

NEUROTRANSMITTER

Question 2

How many kinds of neurotransmitters have been identified?

Answer 2

OVER 50 !

Question 3

How many neurotransmitters can a single neuron produce?

Answer 3

MANY

Question 4

A NT __________ is a chemical that has the same effect on the postsynaptic neuron as the neurotransmitter does. ie - drugs

Answer 4

AGONIST

Question 5

Name the natural painkiller found in the mouth which makes chewing carrots pleasant instead of painful?

Answer 5

OPIORPHIN

Question 6

____________ rapidly degrades in the intestine and barely penetrates the BBB.

Answer 6

OPIORPHIN

Question 7

What’s the name of the molecule which blocks the effect of a NT or its agonists?

Answer 7

ANTAGONIST

ie - blocks the drug

Question 8

Name the drug which will allow a person to breathe during overdose by knocking opioids off receptors for a short time (30-90 min)?

Answer 8

NALOXONE