NSCI 2030 Final: Neuro Final Exam Study Guide
11 May 2016
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Biofeedback loop each nt controls its own release w/ alpha receptors. If ne sits on alpha 1 turns on the release of ne. If ne sits on the alpha 2 stops the release of ne. Serotonin sits on norepinephrine"s alpha 2 = turns off norepinephrine. Norepinephrine sits on serotonin"s alpha 2 = turns off serotonin. Look at the drugs and know what is increased or decreased. Anandamide is a drug similar in shape to thc (antagonist) that sits on the cannabinoid and increases dopamine. Burns out gaba and increases glutamate which increases dopamine. Xanax, valium and sleeping pills (barbiturates) - [i e] Increases dopamine in na by acting as an agonist on the opiate receptor. Vasodilation causes migraines by pressing on nerves and causes low bp. Ssris can cause migraines, low bp and sexual dysfunction. Frontal cortex for mood regulation (antidepressant"s target receptor) Prefrontal cortex stop anxiety, inhibits dopamine and norepinephrine. Stops anxiety and hypertension by blocking epinephrine and dopamine.
