SEROTONIN Flashcards
1
Q
5-HT synthesized from
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tryptophan
2
Q
tryptophan catalyzed by
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TPH to 5 HTP, catalyzed by AADC to 5-HT
3
Q
PCPA
A
blocks 5-ht synthesis by inhibiting TPH
4
Q
kynurenine
A
ingested tryptophan metabolized to
5
Q
SSRIs
A
inactivation of 5-HT, reuptake by 5-HT transporter
6
Q
VMAT2
A
blocked by resperine, depletes 5-HT
7
Q
5HT1A receptor
A
inhibit adenylyl cyclase to decrease cAMP synthesis, membrane hyper polarization
8
Q
5HT2A receptor
A
increases Ca and PKC
9
Q
5HT1A receptor medicine
A
anxiety regulating, postsynaptic