Neurotransmitters: Acetylcholine and Dopamine
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What is the main function of Acetylcholine in muscle contraction?

  • Regulating muscle tone
  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Stimulating muscle contraction (correct)
  • Inhibiting muscle contraction

    • What is the role of Serotonin in pain modulation?

  • Reduces pain (correct)
  • Regulates mood
  • Increases pain
  • Regulates appetite

    • Which neurotransmitter is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?

  • GABA
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine
  • Noradrenaline (correct)

    • Which receptor is involved in the regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) by Acetylcholine?

    <p>Muscarinic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of GABA?

    <p>Reducing neuronal excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Dopamine in learning and memory?

    <p>Involved in learning and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is involved in mood regulation and appetite?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Acetylcholine in REM sleep and dreaming?

    <p>Stimulates REM sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Neurotransmitters

    Acetylcholine (ACh)

    • Involved in:
      • Muscle contraction and relaxation
      • Regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
      • Memory formation and learning
    • Functions:
      • Excitatory neurotransmitter
      • Stimulates muscle contraction
      • Involved in REM sleep and dreaming
    • Receptors:
      • Nicotinic receptors (found in the CNS and PNS)
      • Muscarinic receptors (found in the PNS)

    Dopamine

    • Involved in:
      • Motor control and coordination
      • Reward and pleasure
      • Mood regulation
      • Motivation and attention
    • Functions:
      • Inhibitory neurotransmitter
      • Regulates movement and balance
      • Involved in learning and memory
      • Plays a role in addiction
    • Receptors:
      • D1-like receptors (excitatory)
      • D2-like receptors (inhibitory)

    Serotonin (5-HT)

    • Involved in:
      • Mood regulation
      • Appetite and sleep
      • Pain modulation
      • Inflammation
    • Functions:
      • Inhibitory neurotransmitter
      • Regulates mood and emotional state
      • Involved in appetite and sleep regulation
      • Reduces pain and inflammation
    • Receptors:
      • 5-HT1 receptors (autoreceptors)
      • 5-HT2 receptors (postsynaptic receptors)

    GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

    • Involved in:
      • Inhibitory neurotransmission
      • Anxiety and fear regulation
      • Sleep and relaxation
      • Muscle tone regulation
    • Functions:
      • Inhibitory neurotransmitter
      • Reduces neuronal excitability
      • Calms and relaxes the body
      • Regulates muscle tone
    • Receptors:
      • GABAA receptors (fast-acting)
      • GABAB receptors (slow-acting)

    Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

    • Involved in:
      • Attention and arousal
      • Stress response
      • Regulation of blood pressure
      • Mood regulation
    • Functions:
      • Excitatory neurotransmitter
      • Increases alertness and attention
      • Involved in the "fight or flight" response
      • Regulates blood pressure and heart rate
    • Receptors:
      • Alpha receptors (excitatory)
      • Beta receptors (inhibitory)

    Neurotransmitters

    Acetylcholine (ACh)

    • Regulates muscle contraction and relaxation, as well as the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
    • Plays a key role in memory formation and learning
    • Functions as an excitatory neurotransmitter, stimulating muscle contraction
    • Involved in REM sleep and dreaming
    • Binds to nicotinic receptors (found in the CNS and PNS) and muscarinic receptors (found in the PNS)

    Dopamine

    • Regulates motor control and coordination, as well as reward and pleasure
    • Involved in mood regulation, motivation, and attention
    • Functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, regulating movement and balance
    • Plays a role in learning and memory, and is involved in addiction
    • Binds to D1-like receptors (excitatory) and D2-like receptors (inhibitory)

    Serotonin (5-HT)

    • Regulates mood, appetite, and sleep, as well as pain modulation and inflammation
    • Functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, regulating emotional state
    • Involved in appetite and sleep regulation, reducing pain and inflammation
    • Binds to 5-HT1 receptors (autoreceptors) and 5-HT2 receptors (postsynaptic receptors)

    GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

    • Involved in inhibitory neurotransmission, anxiety and fear regulation, and sleep and relaxation
    • Regulates muscle tone and reduces neuronal excitability
    • Functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, calming and relaxing the body
    • Binds to GABAA receptors (fast-acting) and GABAB receptors (slow-acting)

    Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

    • Involved in attention and arousal, stress response, and regulation of blood pressure and mood
    • Functions as an excitatory neurotransmitter, increasing alertness and attention
    • Involved in the "fight or flight" response, regulating blood pressure and heart rate
    • Binds to alpha receptors (excitatory) and beta receptors (inhibitory)

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