Psychopharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
name a location in body besides brain that has a lot of serotonin receptors?
A
the stomach..
2
Q
name the beta blocker that is used for anxiety treatment
A
propanolol
3
Q
what AA is dopamine derived from
A
tyrosine
4
Q
what enzyme breaks down dopamine?
A
monoamine oxidase
5
Q
what enzyme breaks down serotonin?
A
monoamine oxidase
6
Q
what AA does serotonin come from?
A
tryptophan
7
Q
is GABA inhib or stimulatory NT?
A
inhibitory
8
Q
is glutamate inhib or stimulatory NT?
A
stimulatory
9
Q
what two classes of drugs facilitate the action of GABA?
A
benzodiazepines and barbituates
10
Q
what NT is involved a lot with memory?
A
acetylcholine
11
Q
if GABA binds post synaptic cell…what happens?
A
Cl leaks in and cell is inhibited
