Neurotransmitters
What type of neurotransmitters decreases the responsiveness of other neurons to further stimuli?
Inhibitory neurotransmitters
What can an agonistic drug do?
Enhance a neurotransmitters effect
What does the nervous system convince of?
Central and peripheral nervous system
Neurotransmitter responsible for motor control
Acetylcholine (ACh)
What drug is a serotonin agonist?
Fluoxetine (prozac)
What does the somatic nervous system do?
Transmits sensory signals and motor signals between the central nervous system and the skin, muscles and joints
Neurotransmitter involves in states of arousal, vigilance and attention
Norepinephrine/ Noradrenaline
What drug is a dopamine agonist?
Cocaine
What is an example of sympathetic activation?
increases blood sugar levels, faster heartbeat, secretion of adrenaline
Endorphins
What does cocaethylene (alcohol and cocaine) do to neuronal activity?
blocks the reuptake of dopamine and increases post- synaptic neuronal activity
What does grey matter consist of?
Cell bodies (somas)
What is GABA?
A major inhibitor neurotransmitter
What can chlorpromazine be used to treat?
Schizophrenia
What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS