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What is the initial step in the synthesis of serotonin from tryptophan?
What is the initial step in the synthesis of serotonin from tryptophan?
- Decarboxylation by dopa decarboxylase
- Storage in synaptic vesicles
- Activation of serotonergic receptors
- Addition of a hydroxyl group by tryptophan hydroxylase (correct)
Which transporter is responsible for the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft?
Which transporter is responsible for the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft?
- Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT 2)
- Catecholamine transporter
- Serotonin Transporter (SERT) (correct)
- Dopamine transporter
Low levels of serotonin are associated with which of the following conditions?
Low levels of serotonin are associated with which of the following conditions?
- Enhanced immune response
- Improved sleep quality
- Hypertension
- Increased appetite for carbohydrates (correct)
What is the role of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the degradation of serotonin?
What is the role of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the degradation of serotonin?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of melatonin?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of melatonin?
What is the immediate product of the decarboxylation of DOPA?
What is the immediate product of the decarboxylation of DOPA?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine?
Where is dopamine primarily found in the brain?
Where is dopamine primarily found in the brain?
What role does VMAT2 play in the storage of catecholamines?
What role does VMAT2 play in the storage of catecholamines?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in arousal and attention in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in arousal and attention in the brain?
What is a common risk associated with MAO inhibitor (MAOI) drugs?
What is a common risk associated with MAO inhibitor (MAOI) drugs?
Which enzyme is known for its short-term inhibition by free cytosolic catecholamines?
Which enzyme is known for its short-term inhibition by free cytosolic catecholamines?
In which neurological disorder are MAO inhibitors commonly used as a treatment?
In which neurological disorder are MAO inhibitors commonly used as a treatment?
What is a primary consequence of severe damage to acetylcholine pathways in the brain?
What is a primary consequence of severe damage to acetylcholine pathways in the brain?
In myasthenia gravis, how do autoantibodies affect acetylcholine receptors?
In myasthenia gravis, how do autoantibodies affect acetylcholine receptors?
What amino acid is serotonin synthesized from?
What amino acid is serotonin synthesized from?
What mechanism is used to treat myasthenia gravis?
What mechanism is used to treat myasthenia gravis?
What role does serotonin play in the brain?
What role does serotonin play in the brain?
What role does acetylcholine play in the parasympathetic nervous system?
What role does acetylcholine play in the parasympathetic nervous system?
How do curare and botulin poison affect neuromuscular function?
How do curare and botulin poison affect neuromuscular function?
Which of the following receptors are considered excitatory?
Which of the following receptors are considered excitatory?
What physiological roles does serotonin primarily regulate?
What physiological roles does serotonin primarily regulate?
What is the primary method through which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) function?
What is the primary method through which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) function?
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood disorders when imbalanced?
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood disorders when imbalanced?
What is the consequence of low serotonin levels?
What is the consequence of low serotonin levels?
Where is the largest amount of serotonin found in the body?
Where is the largest amount of serotonin found in the body?
Which receptor type is primarily involved in regulating the presynaptic serotonin neuron?
Which receptor type is primarily involved in regulating the presynaptic serotonin neuron?
What is the function of 5HT1B receptors concerning GABA release?
What is the function of 5HT1B receptors concerning GABA release?
What biological effects occur at extremely high levels of serotonin?
What biological effects occur at extremely high levels of serotonin?
What might prolonged use of stimulant medications do to serotonin levels?
What might prolonged use of stimulant medications do to serotonin levels?
What is the role of 5HT2A antagonists in treatment?
What is the role of 5HT2A antagonists in treatment?
Which aspect of serotonin's role in the central nervous system is a common misconception?
Which aspect of serotonin's role in the central nervous system is a common misconception?
What effect do 5HT3 receptors have in the context of nausea and vomiting?
What effect do 5HT3 receptors have in the context of nausea and vomiting?
What is the primary dietary source that converts into tyrosine for catecholamine synthesis?
What is the primary dietary source that converts into tyrosine for catecholamine synthesis?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
What is the initial product formed when tyrosine is hydroxylated in catecholamine synthesis?
What is the initial product formed when tyrosine is hydroxylated in catecholamine synthesis?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is classified as inhibitory?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is classified as inhibitory?
In the synthesis of catecholamines, which enzyme converts L-DOPA to dopamine?
In the synthesis of catecholamines, which enzyme converts L-DOPA to dopamine?
Which type of neurotransmitter is not recycled back into the cell once secreted?
Which type of neurotransmitter is not recycled back into the cell once secreted?
What role does serotonin primarily play in the nervous system?
What role does serotonin primarily play in the nervous system?
How are catecholamines synthesized from dietary components?
How are catecholamines synthesized from dietary components?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydroxylation of tyrosine?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydroxylation of tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with both excitatory and inhibitory effects?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with both excitatory and inhibitory effects?
What is the primary function of glutamate in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of glutamate in the central nervous system?
Which receptors are classified as inotropic receptors for aspartate?
Which receptors are classified as inotropic receptors for aspartate?
What is the primary role of serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) in the synthesis process?
What is the primary role of serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) in the synthesis process?
What can excessive levels of glutamate cause in the brain?
What can excessive levels of glutamate cause in the brain?
Where is glutamate primarily synthesized?
Where is glutamate primarily synthesized?
Which pathways can glycine be degraded through?
Which pathways can glycine be degraded through?
What is the relationship between histidine and histamine?
What is the relationship between histidine and histamine?
What is one consequence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) related to neurotransmitters?
What is one consequence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) related to neurotransmitters?
How is histamine stored in the body?
How is histamine stored in the body?
What potential issue do patients with allergic reactions face regarding histamine?
What potential issue do patients with allergic reactions face regarding histamine?
What is the function of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) related to histamine?
What is the function of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) related to histamine?
What process leads to the inactivation of histamine in astrocytes?
What process leads to the inactivation of histamine in astrocytes?
What neurotransmitter is formed from the decarboxylation of DOPA?
What neurotransmitter is formed from the decarboxylation of DOPA?
Which enzyme converts norepinephrine to epinephrine?
Which enzyme converts norepinephrine to epinephrine?
Which area of the brain is associated with dopamine production?
Which area of the brain is associated with dopamine production?
What role does VMAT2 play in the storage of catecholamines?
What role does VMAT2 play in the storage of catecholamines?
What happens when an action potential reaches a nerve terminal?
What happens when an action potential reaches a nerve terminal?
What is a common use for norepinephrine in medical treatment?
What is a common use for norepinephrine in medical treatment?
What type of drugs are MAO inhibitors (MAOIs)?
What type of drugs are MAO inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Which enzyme is inhibited by high levels of catecholamines during short-term regulation?
Which enzyme is inhibited by high levels of catecholamines during short-term regulation?
What is a potential consequence of MAOIs when consuming high-tyramine foods?
What is a potential consequence of MAOIs when consuming high-tyramine foods?
What is the primary physiological effect caused by pheochromocytoma?
What is the primary physiological effect caused by pheochromocytoma?
Which neurotransmitter was the first to be discovered?
Which neurotransmitter was the first to be discovered?
Where in the body is acetylcholine particularly concentrated?
Where in the body is acetylcholine particularly concentrated?
What is the function of acetylcholinesterase in the body?
What is the function of acetylcholinesterase in the body?
Which receptors are found at the neuromuscular junction?
Which receptors are found at the neuromuscular junction?
What happens to the acetate formed from acetylcholine hydrolysis?
What happens to the acetate formed from acetylcholine hydrolysis?
What is the primary result of elevated catecholamines in the plasma?
What is the primary result of elevated catecholamines in the plasma?
Which condition is often associated with the degradation of cholinergic pathways?
Which condition is often associated with the degradation of cholinergic pathways?
What is the primary substrate used in the synthesis of acetylcholine?
What is the primary substrate used in the synthesis of acetylcholine?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding acetylcholine's role in the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding acetylcholine's role in the central nervous system?
What condition may result from low levels of GABA in the brain?
What condition may result from low levels of GABA in the brain?
What is the primary function of GABA in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of GABA in the central nervous system?
What role does the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase play in GABA metabolism?
What role does the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase play in GABA metabolism?
Which statement about the GABA shunt is true?
Which statement about the GABA shunt is true?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with initiating seizures if it is low in certain brain regions?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with initiating seizures if it is low in certain brain regions?
What effect might treating with Valium have on GABA activity?
What effect might treating with Valium have on GABA activity?
What happens to GABA during the GABA shunt process?
What happens to GABA during the GABA shunt process?
What is the primary role of glycine in the central nervous system?
What is the primary role of glycine in the central nervous system?
Which of the following conditions relates to excessive glutamate release?
Which of the following conditions relates to excessive glutamate release?
What transporter is primarily responsible for the reuptake of glycine?
What transporter is primarily responsible for the reuptake of glycine?
What effect does a high concentration of GABA primarily serve in the brain?
What effect does a high concentration of GABA primarily serve in the brain?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting glutamine to GABA?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting glutamine to GABA?
What is the outcome of low GABA levels in the brain?
What is the outcome of low GABA levels in the brain?
What is the GABA shunt primarily responsible for?
What is the GABA shunt primarily responsible for?
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the inhibitory functions in the spinal cord?
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the inhibitory functions in the spinal cord?
What are neurotransmitters primarily responsible for in the body?
What are neurotransmitters primarily responsible for in the body?
Which step in synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters?
Which step in synaptic transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters?
What prevents excessive signaling in neurons by neurotransmitters?
What prevents excessive signaling in neurons by neurotransmitters?
What structure stores neurotransmitters at the end of axons?
What structure stores neurotransmitters at the end of axons?
The interaction of neurotransmitters with receptors can lead to which of the following responses in the receiving cell?
The interaction of neurotransmitters with receptors can lead to which of the following responses in the receiving cell?
What is the primary role of enzymes in the context of neurotransmitter function?
What is the primary role of enzymes in the context of neurotransmitter function?
What happens when neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the post-synaptic membrane?
What happens when neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the post-synaptic membrane?
Which neurotransmitter is classified as an excitatory small molecule neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is classified as an excitatory small molecule neurotransmitter?
What is the role of neuropeptides in neuronal signaling?
What is the role of neuropeptides in neuronal signaling?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting phenylalanine into tyrosine?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting phenylalanine into tyrosine?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is synthesized from tyrosine?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is synthesized from tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter has an inhibitory effect?
Which neurotransmitter has an inhibitory effect?
What physiological functions do neuropeptides influence?
What physiological functions do neuropeptides influence?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which type of neurotransmitter is not recycled back into the cell once secreted?
Which type of neurotransmitter is not recycled back into the cell once secreted?
What is the primary source for synthesizing catecholamines?
What is the primary source for synthesizing catecholamines?
What effect do 5HT1B receptors have on GABA release?
What effect do 5HT1B receptors have on GABA release?
Where are 5HT2A receptors located in relation to GABA interneurons?
Where are 5HT2A receptors located in relation to GABA interneurons?
How does serotonin primarily affect the release of norepinephrine according to its receptor types?
How does serotonin primarily affect the release of norepinephrine according to its receptor types?
What is the main role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the main role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which receptors are primarily associated with centrally mediated nausea and vomiting?
Which receptors are primarily associated with centrally mediated nausea and vomiting?
What neurotransmitters are released from presynaptic terminals due to 5HT1B receptor activation?
What neurotransmitters are released from presynaptic terminals due to 5HT1B receptor activation?
What is the effect of 5HT2A antagonists in treating psychosis?
What is the effect of 5HT2A antagonists in treating psychosis?
What is the common misconception about serotonin's role in the central nervous system?
What is the common misconception about serotonin's role in the central nervous system?
Which locations in the body primarily contain serotonin?
Which locations in the body primarily contain serotonin?
What is the primary function of serotonin in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of serotonin in the nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter lost in the brains of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary neurotransmitter lost in the brains of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease?
In myasthenia gravis, what is the main effect of autoantibodies on acetylcholine receptors?
In myasthenia gravis, what is the main effect of autoantibodies on acetylcholine receptors?
What is the primary treatment approach for myasthenia gravis?
What is the primary treatment approach for myasthenia gravis?
Which effect does serotonin have on mood regulation?
Which effect does serotonin have on mood regulation?
Which physiological function is primarily controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system, where acetylcholine plays a critical role?
Which physiological function is primarily controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system, where acetylcholine plays a critical role?
What can result from extremely low levels of serotonin?
What can result from extremely low levels of serotonin?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in appetite control?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in appetite control?
How do curare and botulin affect neuromuscular function?
How do curare and botulin affect neuromuscular function?
Where is the majority of serotonin found in the body?
Where is the majority of serotonin found in the body?
What is a known clinical relevance of serotonin receptors?
What is a known clinical relevance of serotonin receptors?
What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
How is myasthenia gravis primarily treated?
How is myasthenia gravis primarily treated?
What is a significant effect of curare on the neuromuscular system?
What is a significant effect of curare on the neuromuscular system?
What is an important role of serotonin in the brain?
What is an important role of serotonin in the brain?
What is the consequence of extremely low levels of serotonin?
What is the consequence of extremely low levels of serotonin?
What biological effect is observed with high levels of serotonin?
What biological effect is observed with high levels of serotonin?
What is the primary function of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
What is the primary function of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
What effect does botulin toxin have on the release of acetylcholine?
What effect does botulin toxin have on the release of acetylcholine?
Which receptor type is responsible for directly regulating presynaptic serotonin neurons?
Which receptor type is responsible for directly regulating presynaptic serotonin neurons?
What initiates the endocytosis of acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
What initiates the endocytosis of acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
What reaction does serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) catalyze?
What reaction does serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) catalyze?
Which pathway does glycine NOT undergo in its degradation?
Which pathway does glycine NOT undergo in its degradation?
What is the role of pyridoxal phosphate in histamine synthesis?
What is the role of pyridoxal phosphate in histamine synthesis?
Where is histamine primarily stored in the body?
Where is histamine primarily stored in the body?
How is histamine inactivated and degraded within the brain?
How is histamine inactivated and degraded within the brain?
Which of the following statements about histamine is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about histamine is FALSE?
What is the first step in the degradation of histamine in patients with allergic reactions?
What is the first step in the degradation of histamine in patients with allergic reactions?
What reaction can lead to the synthesis of aspartate?
What reaction can lead to the synthesis of aspartate?
Which receptors are classified as inotropic receptors for aspartate?
Which receptors are classified as inotropic receptors for aspartate?
What role does glutamate primarily serve within the central nervous system?
What role does glutamate primarily serve within the central nervous system?
What can excessive glutamate levels lead to in the brain?
What can excessive glutamate levels lead to in the brain?
Where is glutamate primarily synthesized?
Where is glutamate primarily synthesized?
What type of neurotransmitter is mainly responsible for inhibiting neuronal activity?
What type of neurotransmitter is mainly responsible for inhibiting neuronal activity?
Which compound is synthesized from tyrosine and primarily acts as a hormone during stress responses?
Which compound is synthesized from tyrosine and primarily acts as a hormone during stress responses?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from phenylalanine and directly converted to tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from phenylalanine and directly converted to tyrosine?
What is the main function of neuropeptides in the nervous system?
What is the main function of neuropeptides in the nervous system?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is classified as excitatory?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is classified as excitatory?
What is the relationship between catecholamines and tyrosine?
What is the relationship between catecholamines and tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for excitatory signaling in the central nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for excitatory signaling in the central nervous system?
What is a key characteristic of neuropeptide neurotransmitters?
What is a key characteristic of neuropeptide neurotransmitters?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines?
What is the precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines?
What is the primary effect of pheochromocytoma on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary effect of pheochromocytoma on the cardiovascular system?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle stimulation at the neuromuscular junction?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle stimulation at the neuromuscular junction?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft?
What substance is produced in increased urinary excretion as a result of pheochromocytoma?
What substance is produced in increased urinary excretion as a result of pheochromocytoma?
In which part of the nervous system are the cholinergic pathways concentrated?
In which part of the nervous system are the cholinergic pathways concentrated?
What is the primary function of acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the primary function of acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the result of the degradation of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase?
What is the result of the degradation of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase?
What is the main consequence of decreased cholinergic activity in the brain?
What is the main consequence of decreased cholinergic activity in the brain?
What initiates the synthesis of acetylcholine?
What initiates the synthesis of acetylcholine?
What type of receptors are found in the central nervous system that acetylcholine acts upon?
What type of receptors are found in the central nervous system that acetylcholine acts upon?
What is the main physiological effect of 5HT1B receptors in the brain?
What is the main physiological effect of 5HT1B receptors in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter's release is increased by the action of 5HT1B receptors?
Which neurotransmitter's release is increased by the action of 5HT1B receptors?
What is the primary clinical application of 5HT2A antagonists?
What is the primary clinical application of 5HT2A antagonists?
Which receptor type is always associated with an excitatory function?
Which receptor type is always associated with an excitatory function?
How does serotonin primarily impact the prefrontal cortex?
How does serotonin primarily impact the prefrontal cortex?
What is the role of SSRIs in treating mood disorders?
What is the role of SSRIs in treating mood disorders?
Which of these neurotransmitters is primarily linked to mood regulation?
Which of these neurotransmitters is primarily linked to mood regulation?
Where is the largest concentration of serotonin found in the body?
Where is the largest concentration of serotonin found in the body?
Which receptors are involved in centrally mediated nausea and vomiting?
Which receptors are involved in centrally mediated nausea and vomiting?
What role does serotonin play in the context of depression?
What role does serotonin play in the context of depression?
What is primarily stored in vesicles at the end of axons?
What is primarily stored in vesicles at the end of axons?
Which process occurs after a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft?
Which process occurs after a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft?
What is the role of enzymes in neurotransmitter function?
What is the role of enzymes in neurotransmitter function?
What can happen to a receiving cell when a neurotransmitter binds to its receptors?
What can happen to a receiving cell when a neurotransmitter binds to its receptors?
What is the primary junction where neurotransmission occurs between two cells called?
What is the primary junction where neurotransmission occurs between two cells called?
Which statement describes a neurotransmitter?
Which statement describes a neurotransmitter?
What is one major consequence of neurotransmitters not being inactivated properly?
What is one major consequence of neurotransmitters not being inactivated properly?
What is the role of GABA in the brain when excitatory neurotransmitters are firing too often?
What is the role of GABA in the brain when excitatory neurotransmitters are firing too often?
What results from excessive release of glutamate in certain brain regions?
What results from excessive release of glutamate in certain brain regions?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting glutamate back to GABA?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting glutamate back to GABA?
How does low GABA excretion affect mental health?
How does low GABA excretion affect mental health?
What is the primary functional role of glycine in the central nervous system?
What is the primary functional role of glycine in the central nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is classified as an inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is classified as an inhibitory neurotransmitter?
What is the main function of neuropeptides in the brain?
What is the main function of neuropeptides in the brain?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is synthesized from tyrosine?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is synthesized from tyrosine?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine?
What role does norepinephrine primarily play?
What role does norepinephrine primarily play?
Which of the following neurotransmitters has both excitatory and inhibitory effects?
Which of the following neurotransmitters has both excitatory and inhibitory effects?
What is the main role of catecholamines in the body?
What is the main role of catecholamines in the body?
Which amino acid serves as a precursor for dopamine synthesis?
Which amino acid serves as a precursor for dopamine synthesis?
What is the final product in the catecholamine synthesis pathway after norepinephrine?
What is the final product in the catecholamine synthesis pathway after norepinephrine?
What role does vesicular ATPase (V-ATPase) play in catecholamine storage?
What role does vesicular ATPase (V-ATPase) play in catecholamine storage?
Which brain region is primarily associated with the function of norepinephrine?
Which brain region is primarily associated with the function of norepinephrine?
What effect can high levels of tyramine have when taking MAO inhibitors?
What effect can high levels of tyramine have when taking MAO inhibitors?
What is the first step in the synthesis of dopamine from DOPA?
What is the first step in the synthesis of dopamine from DOPA?
In what physiological role is norepinephrine primarily involved within the autonomous nervous system?
In what physiological role is norepinephrine primarily involved within the autonomous nervous system?
Which enzyme is specifically found within storage vesicles associated with norepinephrine?
Which enzyme is specifically found within storage vesicles associated with norepinephrine?
Which neurotransmitter's release is triggered by calcium influx at the nerve terminal?
Which neurotransmitter's release is triggered by calcium influx at the nerve terminal?
What condition is associated with elevated levels of serotonin due to the action of MAO inhibitors?
What condition is associated with elevated levels of serotonin due to the action of MAO inhibitors?
Which of the following conditions is dopamine used to treat?
Which of the following conditions is dopamine used to treat?
What is the primary function of 5HT1B receptors in the prefrontal cortex?
What is the primary function of 5HT1B receptors in the prefrontal cortex?
Which neurotransmitter is most affected by 5HT2A antagonists in the treatment of psychosis?
Which neurotransmitter is most affected by 5HT2A antagonists in the treatment of psychosis?
What role do SSRIs primarily serve in the treatment of depression?
What role do SSRIs primarily serve in the treatment of depression?
Where is serotonin primarily synthesized in the body?
Where is serotonin primarily synthesized in the body?
Which statement accurately describes the mechanism of action for 5HT3 receptors?
Which statement accurately describes the mechanism of action for 5HT3 receptors?
What role does serotonin play in the regulation of mood disorders?
What role does serotonin play in the regulation of mood disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 5HT2A receptors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 5HT2A receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a known effect of serotonin in the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a known effect of serotonin in the central nervous system?
What is the relationship between serotonin and norepinephrine in the context of 5HT2A receptors?
What is the relationship between serotonin and norepinephrine in the context of 5HT2A receptors?
In which area of the brain are serotonergic pathways most concentrated?
In which area of the brain are serotonergic pathways most concentrated?
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DOPA decarboxylase
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Neurotransmitters
- Neurotransmitters are chemicals that communicate information throughout the brain and body.
- They can affect mood, sleep, concentration, weight, and can cause adverse symptoms when imbalanced.
Structure of a Neuron
- A neuron has a dendrite, soma, axon, myelin sheath, nucleus, and nerve ending.
- The Schwann cells form part of the myelin sheath.
Neurotransmitters: Types and Function
- Neurotransmitters are categorized as excitatory or inhibitory.
- Excitatory neurotransmitters stimulate the brain; inhibitory neurotransmitters balance mood.
- Examples of neurotransmitters include:
- Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter involved in muscle stimulation, particularly in the gastrointestinal system. It is also found in the autonomic nervous system and is involved in REM scheduling.
- Dopamine: A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, motivation, and reward.
- Norepinephrine: A neurotransmitter closely related to dopamine and involved in arousal, attention and anxiety.
- Epinephrine: Plays a significant role in the 'fight or flight' response and influences heart rate and blood flow.
- GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid): An inhibitory neurotransmitter important for neural activity balance.
- Serotonin: An inhibitory neurotransmitter essential for mood regulation, impacting sleep, sexual behaviors, and appetite.
Synthesis, Storage, and Termination
- Neurotransmitters are synthesized in the neuron, stored in vesicles, released in response to stimulation, bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane and terminate
- Enzymes break down neurotransmitters rapidly. if they were not rapidly terminated causing constant overload.
- Various specific processes like reuptake and enzymatic degradation terminate their action.
Synapses
- Connects two cells allowing impulse to be transmitted between them.
- Synaptic vesicles contain neurotransmitters and release them into the synaptic cleft.
- Two main types:
- Electrical (less common): electrical signaling directly through gap junctions.
- Chemical (most common) signaling via neurotransmitter release.
Types of neurotransmitters
- Small molecule:
- Amino acids (GABA, glutamate, aspartate, glycine)
- Biogenic amines (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, histamine, serotonin).
- Neuropeptides:
- Act as both neurotransmitters and neurohormones, depending on target tissue.
Neurohormones : Categories
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) - triggers release of cortisol from adrenal glands.
- Corticotropin (ACTH) - stimulates adrenal glands to release cortisol.
- Beta-endorphin - natural painkiller and mood modulator.
- Substance P - involved in pain perception.
- Somatostatin - inhibits other hormone release.
- Neurotensin - regulates appetite and stress response.
- Bradykinin - a pain-related mediator.
- Vasopressin/ADH - regulates water balance and blood pressure.
- Angiotensin II - regulates blood pressure.
Catecholamines
- Group of neurotransmitters (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine)
- Synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine.
- Involved in numerous physiological functions like mood regulation, and arousal.
Dopamine
- Found in brain and brainstem structures.
- Associated with reward, addiction, and movement.
- Role in regulating prolactin release.
- Plays a role in various diseases (Parkinson's and Schizophrenia).
- Used in treatment of various diseases including Schizophrenia, psychosis and Parkinson’s disease.
Norepinephrine
- Found in brain (locus ceruleus), and throughout sympathetic nervous system.
- Involved in arousal, attention and anxiety.
- Used in treatment of diseases like ADHD, anxiety, and cardiac failure
Acetylcholine
- First neurotransmitter discovered.
- Essential for muscle stimulation (including GI).
- Found in neuromuscular junctions and autonomic nervous system.
- Key role in memory and cognitive functions.
- Associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Serotonin
- Inhibitory neurotransmitter.
- Essential for stable mood, balanced excitatory firing, and implicated in mood disorders.
- Used in treatment of various mood disorders (e.g., depression).
- Synthesized from tryptophan.
Melatonin
- Synthesized and regulated by the pineal gland.
- Neurohormone involved in sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and the dark-light cycle.
GABA
- Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
- Counters excessive excitatory neurotransmitter activity.
- Associated with anxiety disorders, and is the target of many anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., Valium).
- Synthesized from glutamate.
Myasthenia Gravis
- Autoimmune disease targeting ACh receptors.
- Causes muscle weakness.
- Treated with drugs inhibiting acetylcholinesterase.
Medical Applications of Acetylcholine
- Blockage by curare causes paralysis.
- Botulinum toxin prevents vesicle release, causing paralysis (for cosmetic and therapeutic uses)
Other neurotransmitters:
- Histamine
- Aspartate
- Glycine
- Glutamate
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