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Which system interacts with the limbic system and controls the body's response to stress?
Which system interacts with the limbic system and controls the body's response to stress?
- Lymphatic system
- Autonomic system (correct)
- Endocrine system
- Somatic system
Which sensory organs does the limbic system interact with?
Which sensory organs does the limbic system interact with?
- Taste and touch
- Olfaction and hearing (correct)
- Vision and olfaction
- Vision and hearing
Which brain structure is involved in the conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory?
Which brain structure is involved in the conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory?
- Hippocampus (correct)
- Hypothalamus
- Amygdala
- Cingulate cortex
What is the role of the amygdala in emotional processing?
What is the role of the amygdala in emotional processing?
Where are the sensations of emotions perceived in the brain?
Where are the sensations of emotions perceived in the brain?
What is the function of the cingulate cortex?
What is the function of the cingulate cortex?
Which system controls the body's posture under the influence of the limbic system?
Which system controls the body's posture under the influence of the limbic system?
Which part of the amygdala receives input from the hippocampal formation and can project to medial and orbital prefrontal areas?
Which part of the amygdala receives input from the hippocampal formation and can project to medial and orbital prefrontal areas?
Damage to which area of the prefrontal cortex can result in the inability to inhibit inappropriate behavior and the inability to experience empathy?
Damage to which area of the prefrontal cortex can result in the inability to inhibit inappropriate behavior and the inability to experience empathy?
Which nuclei of the amygdala can receive input from the brainstem and project to the hypothalamus?
Which nuclei of the amygdala can receive input from the brainstem and project to the hypothalamus?
Which nuclei of the amygdala can receive input from the olfactory bulb and project to the hippocampus?
Which nuclei of the amygdala can receive input from the olfactory bulb and project to the hippocampus?
Which structure is an important route of the limbic system for the expression of emotions due to its efferents connecting with the autonomic nervous system?
Which structure is an important route of the limbic system for the expression of emotions due to its efferents connecting with the autonomic nervous system?
How is the activity of the hypothalamus relayed back to the cortex?
How is the activity of the hypothalamus relayed back to the cortex?
What can the hypothalamus release to influence endocrine function?
What can the hypothalamus release to influence endocrine function?
What can stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus generally lead to in animals?
What can stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus generally lead to in animals?
What does the stimulation of the ventromedial area of the hypothalamus typically result in?
What does the stimulation of the ventromedial area of the hypothalamus typically result in?
Which area of the hypothalamus releases oxytocin, which promotes social bonding?
Which area of the hypothalamus releases oxytocin, which promotes social bonding?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in mood, sex drive, appetite, and cognition?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in mood, sex drive, appetite, and cognition?
What is the rate-limiting enzyme for dopamine synthesis?
What is the rate-limiting enzyme for dopamine synthesis?
Which receptors are included in the 'D1-like' family of dopamine receptors?
Which receptors are included in the 'D1-like' family of dopamine receptors?
What is the effect of D2 receptor activation on adenylyl cyclase activity?
What is the effect of D2 receptor activation on adenylyl cyclase activity?
What physiological effect does dopamine have at low concentrations?
What physiological effect does dopamine have at low concentrations?
In which conditions can dopamine be used as a treatment?
In which conditions can dopamine be used as a treatment?
What effect does dopamine have on natriuresis in the kidney?
What effect does dopamine have on natriuresis in the kidney?
Which receptor can inhibit epinephrine release from the adrenal medulla?
Which receptor can inhibit epinephrine release from the adrenal medulla?
Which neurotransmitter is a major player in the reward pathway?
Which neurotransmitter is a major player in the reward pathway?
Which area of the brain projects from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to various regions including the nucleus accumbens, olfactory bulb, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex?
Which area of the brain projects from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to various regions including the nucleus accumbens, olfactory bulb, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex?
What can dysfunction in the mesolimbic pathway be associated with?
What can dysfunction in the mesolimbic pathway be associated with?
Which area of the brain can influence motivation, emotion, and impulse control when there is dysfunction?
Which area of the brain can influence motivation, emotion, and impulse control when there is dysfunction?
What do drugs of abuse do to dopamine levels within the brain?
What do drugs of abuse do to dopamine levels within the brain?
What are the reward and punishment centers also known as?
What are the reward and punishment centers also known as?
What can the dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex influence?
What can the dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex influence?
What are the major motivational drivers?
What are the major motivational drivers?
Which area of the brain is responsible for fear and punishment reactions when stimulated?
Which area of the brain is responsible for fear and punishment reactions when stimulated?
Which syndrome is similar to the state developed after ablation of the anterior temporal cortex?
Which syndrome is similar to the state developed after ablation of the anterior temporal cortex?
Which brain regions are implicated in the release of rage when ablated?
Which brain regions are implicated in the release of rage when ablated?
What is the function of the low road and high road in sensory processing?
What is the function of the low road and high road in sensory processing?
Which enzyme is responsible for catabolizing dopamine?
Which enzyme is responsible for catabolizing dopamine?
What are the functions associated with serotonin?
What are the functions associated with serotonin?
Which receptors are included in the D2-like family of dopamine receptors?
Which receptors are included in the D2-like family of dopamine receptors?
What is the effect of D2 receptor activation on adenylyl cyclase activity?
What is the effect of D2 receptor activation on adenylyl cyclase activity?
What are the effects of D2 receptor activation on K+ and Ca2+ channels?
What are the effects of D2 receptor activation on K+ and Ca2+ channels?
Where are the reward centers located?
Where are the reward centers located?
Which area of the brain is responsible for punishment and fear?
Which area of the brain is responsible for punishment and fear?
What can strong stimulation in the lateral hypothalamus induce?
What can strong stimulation in the lateral hypothalamus induce?
Where are the inhibitory centers for rage located?
Where are the inhibitory centers for rage located?
What do tranquilizers inhibit?
What do tranquilizers inhibit?
What happens if a sensory response does not induce reward or punishment?
What happens if a sensory response does not induce reward or punishment?
What is reinforcement?
What is reinforcement?
What is the limbic system responsible for?
What is the limbic system responsible for?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward in the brain?
What is the function of the amygdala in the limbic system?
What is the function of the amygdala in the limbic system?
What is the role of the dopamine D2 receptors?
What is the role of the dopamine D2 receptors?
What is the function of the low road in sensory processing?
What is the function of the low road in sensory processing?
What can excessive dopamine levels in the brain lead to?
What can excessive dopamine levels in the brain lead to?
Which enzyme is the rate limiting enzyme in serotonin synthesis?
Which enzyme is the rate limiting enzyme in serotonin synthesis?
Which receptor is involved in platelet aggregation caused by serotonin?
Which receptor is involved in platelet aggregation caused by serotonin?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in focus and mental alertness?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in focus and mental alertness?
Which enzyme can metabolize both norepinephrine and serotonin?
Which enzyme can metabolize both norepinephrine and serotonin?
Which transporter is specific for serotonin reuptake?
Which transporter is specific for serotonin reuptake?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of depression and inhibits serotonin reuptake?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of depression and inhibits serotonin reuptake?
What effect does serotonin have on platelets?
What effect does serotonin have on platelets?
What physiological effect does serotonin have on smooth muscle cells?
What physiological effect does serotonin have on smooth muscle cells?
Which receptor is involved in emesis and nausea?
Which receptor is involved in emesis and nausea?
Which receptor on immune cells can make serotonin a pro-inflammatory molecule?
Which receptor on immune cells can make serotonin a pro-inflammatory molecule?
Which area of the brain is responsible for the majority of serotonin production?
Which area of the brain is responsible for the majority of serotonin production?
Which aspect is NOT associated with depression?
Which aspect is NOT associated with depression?
Which hormone can be released during depression?
Which hormone can be released during depression?
Which neurotransmitter can promote or inhibit GI motility depending on the receptor?
Which neurotransmitter can promote or inhibit GI motility depending on the receptor?
Which aspect is NOT associated with depression?
Which aspect is NOT associated with depression?
Which type of receptors are the 5-HTR2A/C receptors?
Which type of receptors are the 5-HTR2A/C receptors?
What can the 5-HTR2A/C receptors induce when an anti-depressant is initially prescribed?
What can the 5-HTR2A/C receptors induce when an anti-depressant is initially prescribed?
What is thought to happen to the pathway involving the 5-HTR2A/C receptors over time?
What is thought to happen to the pathway involving the 5-HTR2A/C receptors over time?
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with the onset of depression according to the monoamine hypothesis?
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with the onset of depression according to the monoamine hypothesis?
What percentage of the population is affected by depression and anxiety at some point in their life?
What percentage of the population is affected by depression and anxiety at some point in their life?
What is the classification of depression that includes manic-depressive disorders?
What is the classification of depression that includes manic-depressive disorders?
What are some secondary illnesses that can cause depressive symptoms?
What are some secondary illnesses that can cause depressive symptoms?
What is the typical duration of a maintenance treatment phase for depression after successful initial treatment?
What is the typical duration of a maintenance treatment phase for depression after successful initial treatment?
What percentage of patients show complete remission from depression?
What percentage of patients show complete remission from depression?
What is the term for the delay in the onset of effect when giving an antidepressant?
What is the term for the delay in the onset of effect when giving an antidepressant?
What is the target of newer therapies for depression that aim for more rapid effects?
What is the target of newer therapies for depression that aim for more rapid effects?
In which situation is lifelong therapy advised for depression?
In which situation is lifelong therapy advised for depression?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, and depression?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, and depression?
What is the only FDA-approved anti-depressant for children greater than 8 years of age?
What is the only FDA-approved anti-depressant for children greater than 8 years of age?
Which enzyme can SSRIs inhibit, potentially leading to drug-drug interactions?
Which enzyme can SSRIs inhibit, potentially leading to drug-drug interactions?
What is a common adverse effect of SSRIs, except for fluoxetine?
What is a common adverse effect of SSRIs, except for fluoxetine?
Which class of drugs can be utilized in the treatment of depression and chronic pain?
Which class of drugs can be utilized in the treatment of depression and chronic pain?
How can SNRIs inhibit the pain pathway?
How can SNRIs inhibit the pain pathway?
What is a potential adverse effect of SNRIs?
What is a potential adverse effect of SNRIs?
Which receptor can SNRIs act on to block pain signals in the spinal cord?
Which receptor can SNRIs act on to block pain signals in the spinal cord?
Which molecule is believed to be responsible for neuronal atrophy and depressive state when absent?
Which molecule is believed to be responsible for neuronal atrophy and depressive state when absent?
What is the main consequence of absence of BDNF according to the neurotropic hypothesis?
What is the main consequence of absence of BDNF according to the neurotropic hypothesis?
What is the neurotropic hypothesis?
What is the neurotropic hypothesis?
Which receptor does fluoxetine inhibit to prevent anxiety upon initial treatment?
Which receptor does fluoxetine inhibit to prevent anxiety upon initial treatment?
What is unique about fluoxetine in terms of anxiety upon initial treatment?
What is unique about fluoxetine in terms of anxiety upon initial treatment?
What is the main effect of fluoxetine on the 5HT2C receptor?
What is the main effect of fluoxetine on the 5HT2C receptor?
Which class of drugs can inhibit CYP enzymes and induce drug-drug interactions?
Which class of drugs can inhibit CYP enzymes and induce drug-drug interactions?
Which class of drugs can be utilized in the treatment of depression and chronic pain?
Which class of drugs can be utilized in the treatment of depression and chronic pain?
How can SNRIs inhibit the pain pathway?
How can SNRIs inhibit the pain pathway?
Which enzymes are involved in the metabolism of Duloxetine, Milnacipran, Vanlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine?
Which enzymes are involved in the metabolism of Duloxetine, Milnacipran, Vanlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine?
What are the adverse effects associated with Duloxetine, Milnacipran, Vanlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine?
What are the adverse effects associated with Duloxetine, Milnacipran, Vanlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine?
Which class of drugs should not be utilized in patients on MAOIs or on other anti-depressants?
Which class of drugs should not be utilized in patients on MAOIs or on other anti-depressants?
Why can atypical anti-depressants help avoid side effects seen with SSRIs/SNRIs?
Why can atypical anti-depressants help avoid side effects seen with SSRIs/SNRIs?
Which medication is a serotonin receptor antagonist?
Which medication is a serotonin receptor antagonist?
Which medication is an NET and DAT reuptake inhibitor?
Which medication is an NET and DAT reuptake inhibitor?
Which medication should not be used in patients with significant liver/renal impairments?
Which medication should not be used in patients with significant liver/renal impairments?
Which medication lowers seizure threshold and should not be used in patients with epilepsy?
Which medication lowers seizure threshold and should not be used in patients with epilepsy?
Which medication is commonly used for smoking cessation?
Which medication is commonly used for smoking cessation?
Which medication is used off-label for ADHD, weight loss, and neuropathic pain?
Which medication is used off-label for ADHD, weight loss, and neuropathic pain?
Which medication is metabolized by hepatic CYP2B6 and renally excreted?
Which medication is metabolized by hepatic CYP2B6 and renally excreted?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of resistant depression and anxiety?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of resistant depression and anxiety?
Which adverse effect is associated with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in the elderly population?
Which adverse effect is associated with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in the elderly population?
Which TCAs medication is commonly used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Which TCAs medication is commonly used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Which neurotransmitter can be inhibited by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which neurotransmitter can be inhibited by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which adverse effect is associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which adverse effect is associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which class of drugs has a higher chance of adverse events compared to other antidepressants?
Which class of drugs has a higher chance of adverse events compared to other antidepressants?
Which neurotransmitter can be synthesized via tryptophan hydroxylase and stored in vesicles?
Which neurotransmitter can be synthesized via tryptophan hydroxylase and stored in vesicles?
Which receptor does Mirtazapine antagonize?
Which receptor does Mirtazapine antagonize?
Which receptor does Trazodone antagonize?
Which receptor does Trazodone antagonize?
Which enzyme metabolizes Mirtazapine?
Which enzyme metabolizes Mirtazapine?
Which enzyme metabolizes Trazodone?
Which enzyme metabolizes Trazodone?
What is a common adverse effect of Mirtazapine?
What is a common adverse effect of Mirtazapine?
What is a common adverse effect of Trazodone?
What is a common adverse effect of Trazodone?
Which neurotransmitter does Mirtazapine increase release of?
Which neurotransmitter does Mirtazapine increase release of?
Which receptor does Mirtazapine NOT antagonize?
Which receptor does Mirtazapine NOT antagonize?
Which class of medications is commonly used for the treatment of resistant depression and anxiety?
Which class of medications is commonly used for the treatment of resistant depression and anxiety?
Which neurotransmitter can TCAs inhibit?
Which neurotransmitter can TCAs inhibit?
What is a potential adverse effect of TCAs in the elderly?
What is a potential adverse effect of TCAs in the elderly?
How are TCAs metabolized in the body?
How are TCAs metabolized in the body?
When should TCAs be taken?
When should TCAs be taken?
Study Notes
Stress Response
- The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis interacts with the limbic system and controls the body's response to stress.
Limbic System
- The limbic system interacts with sensory organs, including the olfactory bulb.
- The hippocampal formation sends input to the amygdala, which can project to medial and orbital prefrontal areas.
Emotional Processing
- The amygdala is involved in emotional processing, and damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex can result in the inability to inhibit inappropriate behavior and experience empathy.
- The cingulate cortex is involved in emotion and error detection.
Memory
- The hippocampus is involved in the conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory.
Sensory Processing
- The low road and high road are involved in sensory processing, with the low road being a rapid, unconscious pathway, and the high road being a slower, conscious pathway.
Neurotransmitters
- Dopamine is involved in mood, sex drive, appetite, and cognition, and is synthesized by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase.
- Dopamine is involved in reward and motivation, and dysfunction in the mesolimbic pathway can be associated with addiction.
- Serotonin is involved in mood regulation, appetite, and sleep, and is synthesized by the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase.
- Norepinephrine is involved in focus and mental alertness.
Brain Regions
- The ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in satiety and body weight regulation.
- The lateral hypothalamus is involved in hunger and stimulation can induce feeding behavior.
- The anterior temporal cortex is involved in fear and punishment reactions.
- The amygdala is involved in fear and emotional processing.
- The prefrontal cortex is involved in motivation, emotion, and impulse control.
Depression
- Depression is associated with dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex and a decrease in serotonin and dopamine levels.
- The mesolimbic pathway, including the ventral tegmental area, nucleus accumbens, and prefrontal cortex, is involved in reward and motivation.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used in the treatment of depression and inhibit serotonin reuptake.
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are used in the treatment of depression and chronic pain.
Anxiety
- Anxiety is associated with dysfunction in the amygdala and an increase in serotonin and dopamine levels.
- The amygdala is involved in fear and emotional processing.
- SSRIs are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety.
Neurochemistry
- Dopamine is broken down by the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT).
- Serotonin is broken down by the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO).
- SSRIs inhibit serotonin reuptake and increase the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft.
- SNRIs inhibit serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, increasing the levels of both neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft.
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Test your knowledge about the limbic system and its role in emotional responses and behavior. Explore how this intricate system interacts with the autonomic system, sensory organs, and the cerebral cortex. Discover how basic instincts and drives generate emotions that influence our actions.
