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Physiological Psychology: Chapter 3 Flashcards

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2-AG (sn-2 Arachidonylglycerol)

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chemical that is produced in large quantities by the brain and that attaches to cannabinoid receptors

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Acetylcholine

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chemical similar to an amino acid, except that the NH2 group has been replaced by an N(CH3)3 group; a neurotransmitter

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Acetylcholinesterase

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enzyme that breaks acetylcholine into acetate and choline

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Affinity

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tendency of a drug to bind to a particular type of receptor

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Agonist

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drug that mimics or increases the effects of a neurotransmitter

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Alcoholism

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inability to quit drinking or to limit intake of alcohol in spite of strong intentions to do so

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Amino Acids

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acids containing an amine group

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Amphetamine

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stimulant drug that increases the release of dopamine

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Anandamide

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naturally occurring brain chemical that binds to the same receptors as cannabinoids

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Antagonist

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drug that blocks the effects of a neurotransmitter

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Anterior Pituitary

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portion of the pituitary gland, composed of glandular tissue

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Autoreceptor

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presynaptic receptor that is stimulated by the neurotransmitter released by the presynaptic cell itself, feeding back to decrease further release of the transmitter

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Cannabinoids

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chemicals related to ”9THC, the component of marijuana that alters experience

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Catecholamines

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compounds such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine that contain both catechol and an amine (NH2)

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Cocaine

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stimulant drug that increases the stimulation of dopamine synapses by blocking the reuptake of dopamine by the presynaptic neuron

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COMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase )

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enzyme that converts catecholamines into synaptically inactive forms

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Dopamine Transporter

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membrane protein that enables the presynaptic neuron to reabsorb dopamine after releasing it

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Efficacy

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tendency of a drug to activate a particular kind of receptor

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Endocrine Gland

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structure that releases hormones into the blood

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Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential (EPSP)

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graded depolarization of a neuron

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Exocytosis

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excretion of neurotransmitter through the membrane of a presynaptic terminal and into the synaptic cleft between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons

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G-protein

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protein coupled to GTP (guanosine triphosphate, an energy-storing molecule)

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Gases

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one of the categories of neurotransmitters, including nitric oxide and possibly others

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Hallucinogenic Drugs

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drugs that grossly distort perception, such as LSD

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Hormone

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chemical secreted by glands and conveyed by the blood to other organs

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Inhibitory Postsyaptic Potential (IPSP)

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temporary hyperpolarization of a membrane

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Ionotropic Effect

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synaptic effect that depends on the rapid opening of some kind of gate in the membrane

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Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)

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enzyme that converts catecholamines and serotonin into synaptically inactive forms

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Metabotropic Effect

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effect at a synapse that produces a relatively slow but long-lasting eff ect through metabolic reactions

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Methadone

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chemical similar to heroin and morphine but often given as a substitute because it can be taken orally, in which case its effects rise and fall more slowly

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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stimulant drug that increases the stimulation of dopamine synapses by blocking the reuptake of dopamine by the presynaptic neuron

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Monoamine

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nonacidic neurotransmitter containing an amine group (NH2), formed by a metabolic change of certain amino acids

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Neuropeptide

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chemical formed of a chain of amino acids; released by a neuron to diff use widely, aff ecting many other neurons

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Neurotransmitter

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chemical released by neurons that affects other neurons

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Nicotine

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drug found in tobacco that, among other effects, stimulates certain acetylcholine receptors

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Nitric Oxide

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gas released by many small neurons; alters blood flow as well as neuronal activity

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Opiate Drugs

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class of drugs derived from, or similar to those derived from, opium poppies

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Oxytocin

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hormone released by the posterior pituitary; also a neurotransmitter; important for sexual and parental behaviors

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Peptide Hormone

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hormone composed of a short chain of amino acids

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Pituitary Gland

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endocrine gland attached to the base of the hypothalamus

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Posterior Pituitary

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portion of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus

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Postsynaptic Neuron

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neuron on the receiving end of a synapse

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Presynaptic Neuron

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neuron on the releasing end of a synapse

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Protein Hormone

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hormone composed of a long chain of amino acids

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Purine

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category of chemicals including adenosine

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Reflex

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consistent, automatic response to a stimulus

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Reflex Arc

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circuit of neurons from the sensory neurons to muscle responses that produces a reflex

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Releasing Hormone

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hormone released by the hypothalamus that fl ows through the blood to the anterior pituitary

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Reuptake

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reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by the presynaptic terminal

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Second Messenger

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chemical within a neuron that, when activated by a neurotransmitter, initiates processes that carry messages to several areas within the neuron

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Self-Stimulation of the Brain

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behavior that is reinforced by direct electrical stimulation of a brain area

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Spatial Summation

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combination of effects of activity from two or more synapses onto a single neuron

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Spontaneous Firing Rate

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periodic production of action potentials by a neuron in the absence of synaptic input

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Stimulant Drugs

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drugs that tend to produce excitement, alertness, elevated mood, decreased fatigue, and sometimes increased motor activity

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Synapse

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point of communication at the gap between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle

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Temporal Summation

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cumulative effect as a result of repeated synaptic stimulation within a brief time

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Transmitter-Gated Channel

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ion channel that opens temporarily when a neurotransmitter binds to it

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Transporter

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membrane protein responsible for the reuptake of a neurotransmitter after its release

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Type I Alcoholism

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generally less severe type of alcohol abuse with a gradual onset and only a weak genetic predisposition; occurs about equally in men and women

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Type II Alcoholism

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severe alcohol abuse with a strong genetic basis and rapid onset early in life; much more common in men

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Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone)

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pituitary hormone that raises blood pressure and enables the kidneys to reabsorb water and therefore to secrete highly concentrated urine

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Vesicles

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tiny, nearly spherical packets near the axon terminals filled with the neurotransmitter

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”9tetrahydrocannabinol (”9THC)

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chemical found in the leaves of marijuana plants

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