Psychopharmacology

Question 1

What happens when a Neurotransmitter binds to corresponding receptor?

Answer 1

1. It either promotes action an Excitory response

2.prevents action - an inhibitory response.

Question 2

Which are the most common receptors in the brain?

Answer 2

1. Gama
2. Glutamate

Question 3

What two general changes in the Brain can result in mental illness?

Answer 3

1. Structural change-Atrophy and Hyperconnectivity and Hypoconnectivity
2. Functional change- Hyperactivity and Hypoactivity

Question 4

What is an NMDA Antagonist?

Answer 4

Ketamine

Question 5

Are noradrenaline receptors excitatory or inhibitory?

Answer 5

Mainly inhibitory

Question 6

Can you name the Noradrenaline receptors/

Answer 6

Alpha and Beta Adrenoreceptor

associated with Fight/flight

Drugs: that influence function
Salbutamol/Betablockers

Question 7

Are Serotonin
(5-Hydroxytriptamine or 5HT) excitirt or inhibitory?

Answer 7

Both

Question 8

What is Down-regulation?

Answer 8

Overstimulation of neuro receptors over a prolonged period causes a decrease in sensitivity or number of neuroreceptors

Question 9

What is Up-regulation?

Answer 9

under-stimulation of receptors over a prolonged period causing an increase in sensitivity or number of neuroreceptors