Pain Neurochem Flashcards

1
Q

What are the key excitatory neurotransmitters in the somatosensory system?

A

Glutamate

Aspartate

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2
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What are the 4 types of excitatory amino acid receptors?

A

NMDA
AMPA
Kainite
Metabotropic

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3
Q

What are the two key inhibitory neurotransmitters?

A

GABA and Glycine

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4
Q

What is substance P?

A

The key excitatory neuropeptide in the somatosensory system

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5
Q

What are the key inhibitory neuropeptides?

A

Enkephalins

Somatostatin

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6
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What is the key excitatory neuropeptide in the somatosensory system?

A

Substance P

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