Psychiatry - Pathways Flashcards
1
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Tuberoinfundibular
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Dopaminergic from hypothhalmus to median eminence
Inhibition leads to raised prolactin
2
Q
Nigrostratial
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Involved in pathogenesis of PD due to too little dopamine
3
Q
Mesolimbic
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Overactive in schizophrenia causing positive symptoms
4
Q
Mesocortical
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Abnormal in schizophrenia causing negative symptoms