neurotransmitters Flashcards

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space constant

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mathematical constant used to quantify the distance that a graded electric potential will reveal along a neuron via passive electrical conduction
the greater the the farther the potential will travel

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the amount of the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase within neurones is a limiting factors of which neurotranmiterrs

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Dopamine, noradenaline and adrenaline

Tyrosine hydroxylase is present in all catecholaminergic neurons, which include dopaminergic neurons, noradrenergic neurons and adrenergic neurons. Tyrosine hydroxylase converts the amino acid tyrosine into L-DOPA, L-DOPA is then converted into dopamine by dopamine decarboxylase. Dopamine is then converted to noradrenaline, and noradrenaline is then converted to adrenaline.

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