PSYC 340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Inverse Agonist, Chemical Substance, Agonist

• School: American River College
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 340
• Professor: Garvey

Document Summary

Chemical that crosses the synaptic cleft between nerve cells to transmit impulses. Relative excess or deficiency of neurotransmitters is involved in several from one neuron to the next psychological disorders. A chemical substance that effectively increases the activity of a neurotransmitter by imitating its effect. A chemical substance that decreases or blocks the effects of a neurotransmitter. A chemical substance that produces effects opposite those of a particular neurotransmitter. Action by which a neurotransmitter is quickly drawn back into the discharging neuron after being released into a synaptic cleft. Amino acid neurotransmitter that excites many different neurons, leading to action. Neurotransmitter that reduces activity across the synaptic cleft and inhibits a range of behaviors and emotions, especially generalized anxiety. Neurotransmitter involved in processing of information and coordination of movement, as well as inhibition and restraint. Assists in the regulation of eating, sexual, and aggressive behaviors, all of which may be involved in different psychological disorders.