Neurotransmitters Flashcards
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Acetylcholine
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Found in skeletal neuromuscular junction and in many ANS synapses
2
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Norepinephrine
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Found in visceral and cardiac muscle neuromuscular junctions; cocaine and amphetamines exaggerate effects
3
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Epinephrine
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Found in pathways concerned with behavior and mood.
4
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Dopamine
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Found in pathways that regulate emotional responses; decreased levels in Parkinson’s disease.
5
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Serotonin
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Regulate temperature, sensory perception, mood, onset of sleep.
6
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
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Inhibits general discharge of neurons.
7
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Endorphins & Enkephalins
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inhibit release of sensory pain neurotransmitters; opiates mimic effects of these peptides.
