Neurotransmitters Flashcards

Chem class: choline derivative
Terminology: cholinergic
Receptors: nicotinic and muscarinic cholinergic
Functions:
CNS - short-term memory & learning
PNS - most of efferent nervous system
Removal: acetylcholinesterase enzyme

Chem class: monoamine/catecholamine
Terminology: dopaminergic
Receptors: D₁, D₂
Function: CNS motivation, reinforcement, reward
Removal: reuptake or monoamine oxidase enzyme

Chem class: monoamine/catecholamine
Terminology: adrenergic
Receptors: adrenergic (α, β)
Functions: CNS - arousal, attention, mood
PNS: sympathetic nervous system
Removal: reuptake or monoamine oxidase enzyme

Chem class: biogenic amine
Terminology: serotoninergic/5HT-ergic
Receptors: serotoninergic/5HT-ergic
Functions: CNS tons of functions (mood, sleep, hunger, etc.)
Removal: reuptake

Chem class: amino acid
Terminology: glutamatergic
Receptors: NMDA receptors
Functions: CNS neuroplasticity excitatory neurotransmitter (cerebral cortex)

Chem class: amino acid
Receptors: NMDA receptors
Functions: CNS spinal cord/brain stem excitatory neurotransmitter

Chem class: amino acid
Terminology: GABA-ergic
Receptors: GABA-ergic
Functions: CNS inhibitory neurotransmitter (nature's valium)

Chem class: amino acid
Functions: CNS - brainstem/spinal cord inhibitory neurotransmitter

Chem class: purines
Functions: CNS inhibitory neurotransmitter

Chem class: neuropeptides
Terminology: opioid
Receptors: opioid receptors (Δ, Κ, μ)
Functions: reduce pain transmission; induce euphoria

Chem class: endocannabinoids
Terminology: cannabinoid
Receptors: cannabinoid receptors (CB₁ and CB₂)
Functions: pain signaling, memory, eating, sleeping, food rewarding