Receptors

Question 1

It is the ___________ receptor that deterimines the action (excitatory vs. inhibitory) of the neurotransmitter

Answer 1

Posts synaptic receptor

Question 2

True or False

Fast neurotransmitters are associated with iontropic receptors but can also act on metabotropic receptors

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Catecholamines act only through what type of receptors? (ionotropic or metabotropic)

Answer 3

Metabotropic

Question 4

List examples of Catechlolamines

Answer 4

1. ) Norephinephrine
2. ) Epinephrine
3. ) Dopamine

Question 5

List the 4 Specific Neurotransmitters

Answer 5

1. ) Acetylcholine
2. ) Gamma-ambinobutyric acid (GABA)
3. ) Catechloamines
4. ) Glutamate