NTs-> site of synthesis and alteration in disease Flashcards
1
Q
locus ceruleus
A
NE
2
Q
Ventral tegmentum and SNc (midbrain)
A
Dopamine
3
Q
Raphe nucleus (pons)
A
Serotonin
4
Q
Basal nucleus of Meynert
A
ACh
5
Q
Nucleus accumbens
A
GABA (needs B6)
6
Q
nucleus involves in stress and panic
A
locus ceruleus
7
Q
reward center, pleasure, addiction, fear
A
nucleus accumbens (and septal nucleus)
8
Q
what 3 NT decreased in depression
A
- NE
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
9
Q
What two NT increased in anxiety? which is elevated
A
- serotonin and GABA decreased
1. NE is increased
10
Q
increased in Schizophrenia
A
Dopamine
11
Q
what 2 decreased in Huntingtons
A
- ACh
2. GABA
12
Q
decreased in Alzheimer
A
ACh
13
Q
decreased in Parkinsons
A
Dopamine
14
Q
increased in REM sleep
A
ACh