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1
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steps of ottos experiment

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vagus nerve of frog heart is stimulated

fluid is transferred from first to second container

recording from frog heart 1 shows decreased rate of beating after stimulation

the recording from frog heart 2 also decreases

the conclusion is that the message is a chemical released by the nerve

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2
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presynaptic membrane

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encloses molecules that transmit chemical messages

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3
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synaptic cleft

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small space separating presynaptic terminal and post synaptic dendritic spine

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4
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postsynaptic membrane

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contains receptor molecules that receive chemical messages

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5
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microtubule

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transport structure that carries substances to the axon terminal

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6
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mitochondrion

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organelle that provides the cell with energy

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7
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synaptic vesicle

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round grandule that contains neurotransmitter

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8
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storage grandule

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large compartment that holds synaptic vesicles

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9
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postsynaptic receptor

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site to which a neurotransmitter molecule binds

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10
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Subcategory of amine NTs

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Catecholamine

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11
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Catecholamine enzyme process

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Tyrosine
L dopa
Dopamine
Norepinephrine 
Epinephrine
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12
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The idea that a neuron only had one NT

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Sales principle

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13
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What is responsible for most synaptic transmission in the mature human nervous system

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Chemical synapses

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14
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What is the process called that releases NT

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Exocytosis

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15
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Ionotropic

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Transmitter gated ion channels

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16
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Metabotropic

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G protein gated ion channel

17
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Basic Steps of G protein gated ion channel

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Primary transmitter goes into receptor

Internal second messenger activated

Goes into second messenger receptor

18
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How is catecholamine structured

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It has a catecholamine and a side chain amine

19
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How are secretory vesicles transported

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Through axoplasmic transport

20
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Amino acid/ amine synthesis

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Enzymes convert precursor molecule in the cytosol

Transported proteins load NT into synaptic vesicle in the terminal where they are stored

21
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What are the two pathways of the dopaminergic system

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Nigrostriatial pathways

Mesolimbic pathways

22
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What are nigrostriatial pathways used for

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Active in maintaining normal motor behavior

Loss of da is related to Parkinson’s

23
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What is the mesolimbic system used for

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Feeling of reward and pleasure

The neurotransmitter system most to be affected by drugs

(Increase in DA may be related to schitzophrenia)

24
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What neurotransmitter system is most affected by addictive drugs

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Mesolimbic pathway

25
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What combo of drugs is better than oxy

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Acetaminophen (500 mg)

Ibuprophen (200 mg)

26
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Structure of capillaries in the brain

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They are not leaky and have tight junctions

Covered with astrocyte feet

This prevents materials from moving in and out easily

Basis of blood brain barrier

27
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Structure of capillaries in the body

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Leaky and have few tight junctions

28
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What kinds of molecules are able to pass endothelial cells membrane (bbb)

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Small uncharged molecules

29
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What kinds of molecules are able to be carried across bbb by active transport

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Amino acids
Glucose
Fats

30
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What is the effect of a sedative hypnotic as the dose gets higher

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It inhibits too much and can cause coma and death

31
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What enhances the binding effects of gaba

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Benzodiapines

32
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What acts like gaba and causes increase of chloride conductance?

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Barbiturates and alcohol

33
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Can you take benzos and barbiturates/alcohol together

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No

34
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Does gaba have multiple sites to bind to

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Yes

35
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How does naltrexone fight addiction

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It disrupts dopamine reward system

It’s an antagonist used to fight opioid and alcohol cravings

Works on mesolimbic system

36
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What do stimulants do

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I’m increase motor behavior and elevate a persons mood and level of alterness

37
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Drugs that cause a general increase in the metabolic activity of cells

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Stimulants

38
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What do psychedelics do

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Alter sensory perception and cognitive process

39
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Acetylcholine psychedelic

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Atropine

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