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Neurons = Electrically excitable cells Neuroglia = Support cells (glia); astrocytes: homeostatic support; oligodendrocytes: myelin; microglia: immune response Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) = Barrier that separates the brain from circulating blood. Drugs can enter if they are highly lipid soluble (non-polar, non-charged) or if they are carried by specific transporters
Which generation of antihistamines causes less drowsiness because they are more polar?
Which generation of antihistamines causes less drowsiness because they are more polar?
- 1st generation
- 2nd generation (correct)
What transporter does L-DOPA use to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
What transporter does L-DOPA use to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
- Glucose transporter (correct)
- Amino acid transporter
- Ion channel
- Fatty acid transporter
Dopamine will cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
Dopamine will cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
Marine toxins (poisons) and toxic metals can block calcium channels, but not 'calcium channel blocker' antihypertensive drugs such as verapamil.
Marine toxins (poisons) and toxic metals can block calcium channels, but not 'calcium channel blocker' antihypertensive drugs such as verapamil.
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Match each substance to its action:
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Match each to its action
Match each to its action
What are the best examples of retrograde signaling drugs, specifically the natural endogenous form of 'pot'?
What are the best examples of retrograde signaling drugs, specifically the natural endogenous form of 'pot'?
Which of the following are criteria for neurotransmitter identification? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are criteria for neurotransmitter identification? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are included in hierarchical systems?
Which of the following are included in hierarchical systems?
Which of the following contains excitatory neurons that release glutamate?
Which of the following contains excitatory neurons that release glutamate?
Which of the following contains inhibitory neurons that release GABA or glycine?
Which of the following contains inhibitory neurons that release GABA or glycine?
Which of the following are involved in nonspecific or diffuse neuronal systems?
Which of the following are involved in nonspecific or diffuse neuronal systems?
Match each neurotransmitter to its description
Match each neurotransmitter to its description
AMPA and NMDA receptors are present on all CNS neurons.
AMPA and NMDA receptors are present on all CNS neurons.
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Which GABA receptor is described below: (1) inhibitory (2) fast component (3) ionotropic, for Cl (4) picrotoxin, bicuculline poisons block and cause convulsions?
Which GABA receptor is described below: (1) inhibitory (2) fast component (3) ionotropic, for Cl (4) picrotoxin, bicuculline poisons block and cause convulsions?
Which GABA receptor is described below:
(1) inhibitory
(2) slow component
(3) metabotropic
(4) activated by the drug baclofen used to treat spastic syndromes
(5) receptors are G-protein coupled
(6) actions are to either block Ca channels or
activate K channels (promote flow of K out of
neurons)
Which GABA receptor is described below: (1) inhibitory (2) slow component (3) metabotropic (4) activated by the drug baclofen used to treat spastic syndromes (5) receptors are G-protein coupled (6) actions are to either block Ca channels or activate K channels (promote flow of K out of neurons)
What does Acetylcholine (Ach) play an important role in?
What does Acetylcholine (Ach) play an important role in?
Match each biogenic amine to its description:
Match each biogenic amine to its description:
Which of the following are opioid peptides? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are opioid peptides? (Select all that apply)
What is Nitrous oxide synthase (NOS) activated by?
What is Nitrous oxide synthase (NOS) activated by?
Where are cannabinoid receptors primarily located?
Where are cannabinoid receptors primarily located?
What are the main actions of endocannabinoids?
What are the main actions of endocannabinoids?
Endocannabinoids are mostly presynaptic.
Endocannabinoids are mostly presynaptic.
Which of the following are endocannabinoids?
Which of the following are endocannabinoids?
Which of the following is described below:
- released from postsynaptic receptors
- travel across the synapse (backward direction)
- bind to cannabinoid receptors on presynaptic receptors and slow down NT release?
Which of the following is described below:
- released from postsynaptic receptors
- travel across the synapse (backward direction)
- bind to cannabinoid receptors on presynaptic receptors and slow down NT release?
Match each toxin to its description:
Match each toxin to its description:
Match each toxin to its description:
Match each toxin to its description:
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist and antagonis
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist and antagonis
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
Match each neurotransmitter to its agonist/ antagonist
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Match each toxin to its channel type:
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris
