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Which neurotransmitter is the most common and major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is the most common and major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
What is the main deficiency in the pathophysiology of anxiety and insomnia?
What is the main deficiency in the pathophysiology of anxiety and insomnia?
Which class of drugs are used in the symptomatic treatment of thought disorders, most notably schizophrenia?
Which class of drugs are used in the symptomatic treatment of thought disorders, most notably schizophrenia?
What is the classification of antipsychotics based on their mechanism of action?
What is the classification of antipsychotics based on their mechanism of action?
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Which type of receptors are modulated by Anxiolytics and Sedative-hypnotics?
Which type of receptors are modulated by Anxiolytics and Sedative-hypnotics?
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Study Notes
Neurotransmitters and Inhibitory Functions
- GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is the most common and major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Pathophysiology of Anxiety and Insomnia
- The main deficiency in the pathophysiology of anxiety and insomnia is a GABA deficiency.
Treatment of Thought Disorders
- Antipsychotics are used in the symptomatic treatment of thought disorders, most notably schizophrenia.
Classification of Antipsychotics
- Antipsychotics are classified based on their mechanism of action.
Mechanism of Action of Anxiolytics and Sedative-hypnotics
- Anxiolytics and Sedative-hypnotics modulate GABA receptors.
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Test your knowledge of CNS depressants with this quiz covering anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, and antipsychotics. Explore their mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses in medicinal chemistry.
