Pharmacology: Neurotransmitters and Mood Disorders - Sarah Adkins, PharmD, BCACP
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Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily associated with the regulation of mood and emotion?

  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin (correct)
  • Histamine
  • Epinephrine

    • What is the primary function of norepinephrine (noradrenaline) in the body?

  • It plays a role in the body's stress response and arousal systems. (correct)
  • It is primarily involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
  • It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
  • It is responsible for the transmission of visual information in the retina.

    • Which of the following receptors is NOT a target for dopamine?

  • D1 receptor
  • D4 receptor
  • Serotonin receptor (correct)
  • D2 receptor

    • How many different serotonin receptors have been identified?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors does norepinephrine (noradrenaline) primarily bind to?

    <p>Alpha and beta adrenergic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is known by the alternate name Noradrenaline?

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

    How many different receptors does serotonin bind to?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor type does Norepinephrine NOT bind to?

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

    Which neurotransmitter may have inhibitory or excitatory effects?

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

    How many different monoamines are mentioned in the text?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter binds to alpha-1, alpha-2, and beta receptors?

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

    How many different serotonin receptors are mentioned in the text?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is NOT classified as a monoamine in the text?

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

    What type of receptors does dopamine primarily bind to?

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

    Which neurotransmitter can have both inhibitory and excitatory effects depending on the receptor type it binds to?

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

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